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