Clever Caterpillar Adaptations
Learn all about the adaptations that help caterpillars escape predation. Then have a go at designing your own 'clever caterpillar'!
You will need:
- Our clever caterpillars template
- Pens, pencils or anything you would like to use to design and decorate your caterpillar
Step 1
Watch our short video all about the clever adaptations that caterpillars use to avoid being eaten by predators.
Step 2
For extra inspiration, browse our gallery of caterpillars, or take a look at our downloadable Moths and their Caterpillars ID guide.
Step 3
Print out our template and have a go at designing your own Clever Caterpillar. Will yours be brightly coloured or carefully camouflaged? Think about where your caterpillar might live and what it likes to eat. You could even give it a name!
Downloads
Clever caterpillar template
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Moths and their caterpillars
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Gallery
Pale Tussock caterpillar
Drinker Moth caterpillar
Garden Tiger Moth caterpillar
Elephant Hawk-moth caterpillar
Vapourer Moth caterpillar
Feathered Thorn caterpillar
Essex Skipper caterpillar