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It depends on what kind of butterfly or moth the caterpillar will grow up to be. The scientific name identifies the species, but a caterpillar is a general term for the larva of any butterfly or moth.
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∙ 6y agoPyrrharctia isabella
The common moth Pyrrharctia isabella is known by different common names at its two main life stages. The adult is the Isabella tiger moth and the larva is called the banded woolly bear.
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Arctiidae
Genus: Pyrrharctia
Species: P. isabella
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∙ 9y agoCaterpillars are called larvae, because they are the baby of a butterfly and month. The scientific name for the caterpillar is Malacosoma americanum.
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∙ 9y agoCaterpillar is the common name for the larvae stage of moths and butterflies. The scientific name depends on the species of the caterpillar.
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∙ 15y agoDepending on the species: Inch worm
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Is saddleback caterpillar proper noun?
No, 'saddleback caterpillar' is a common noun, a word for any of a type of caterpillar. A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing. If your saddleback caterpillar has a name, its name would be a proper noun.
What is english name for kambali poochi?
Lymantria dispar Linnaeus is the scientific name for Kambli Poochi. In English its common name is the gypsy moth caterpillar.
What kind of caterpillar is black with a orange stripe down the back?
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What was the name of the smoking caterpillar?
In the Disney version of Alice in Wonderland, the smoking caterpillar does not have a name. He's just called "the caterpillar". In the Tim Burton version of Alice in Wonderland, the smoking caterpillar is called Absolem.
What are the release dates for Hermie A Common Caterpillar - 2003 TV?
Hermie A Common Caterpillar - 2003 TV was released on: USA: 4 January 2003
What is the caterpillar name in the fox and the hound?
the caterpillar in Bug's life is called Heimlich.
What do snail and caterpillar have in common?
they have same outer covering
Is a caterpillar a common noun or proper noun?
No, a caterpillar is a physical thing you can see, hear, touch, etc and caterpillar therefore a concrete noun as distinct from an abstract noun which describes such things as love, prettiness or success.
What is a name of a baby butterfly?
the name that is given to a young butterfly is a caterpillar
What is the name of the pouch for a caterpillar?
Cocoon
What is the common nickname for Caterpillar brand equipment?
cat
Is caterpillar a bird?
Caterpillar is not a bird since it does not have a beak, which is a common body part in birds. It is an insect which is not fully grown and developed.In fact most birds feed on insects including the caterpillar.
