After the first few days of life, the black swallowtail caterpillars’ coloration changes. Their black and white exterior turns into green, yellow, and black or white stripes. That’s because the ...

Without many means of defence, butterflies, moths and their caterpillars often resort to disguise to fool predators and stay alive. The green caterpillars of Hebomoia glaucippe masquerade as vine ...

The newly-hatched caterpillar, dark and glossy with white markings, stays in the middle of the upperside of the leaf. A disguise this good helps it to remain safe while feeding or moving around. Once ...