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The wonderful world of Caterpillars is one of vibrant designs and discovery.

A Caterpillar is the larval stage of the insect order Lepidoptera, the second largest order of insects - encompassing Butterflies, Moths and the related Skipper (roughly 160,000 types recognized). While showcasing traits common to worms, caterpillars are not worms at all and many species feed on plants. This resource has been arranged to quickly and easily identify the various caterpillar species common to North America.