One day, the caterpillar stops eating, hangs upside down from a twig or leaf and spins itself a silky cocoon or molts into a shiny chrysalis. Within its protective casing, the caterpillar radically transforms its body, eventually emerging as a butterfly or moth. read more
In short, for a caterpillar to turn into a butterfly, it digests itself using enzymes triggered by hormones. Then, sleeping cells (similar to stem cells) grow into the body parts of the future butterfly. read more
Four Parts: Finding a Caterpillar Preparing a Caterpillar Habitat Caring for Your Caterpillar Taking Care of Butterfly Pupae Community Q&A Taking care of a caterpillar until they change into a butterfly can be a rewarding experience for adults and children alike. read more