Caterpillars

Children will be engaged as soon as they visit this site. Based mostly on the details of caterpillar anatomy, EnchantedLearning makes learning fun. Be sure to click on the 3 printouts where you can test your knowledge of caterpillar anatomy.

From Wollybears to Fall Webworms, this page will give you the straightforward facts on 10 different species of caterpillars. It is fun to learn which caterpillars are naked, spiny or hairy. Don't pass this by!

Stinging Caterpillars are fun to look at because some have horns, some have barbed hooks and some have quill-like hairs. But beware! Although most of the pointy parts are for show, there are a few prickly hairs that will pierce your skin. OUCH! Learn what the different species of Stinging Caterpillars are to avoid irritating encounters.

Enjoy the many pages of this technically focused website. There are so many species to learn about, so take your time and be sure to dig deep.

Caterpillars have good vision. You would too if you had six tiny eyelets on each side of your head. Here's another cool fact: The average caterpillar has 248 muscles in their head segment. I think you'll see that this page will get you the facts you need.