Rainforest caterpillars
Scientific Name: Larva
Diet: Herbivore
Size: 30-60mm (1-2in)
Number of Species: 21,000
Average Lifespan: 3 weeks
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Rainforest caterpillars are found on the forest floor and they are herbivores and the main food that they eat is leaves as well as plants.
They have adapted to live in the rainforest because they have long, camouflaged bodies covered in spiky hairs that have toxins or poisons in to keep predators away.
Diet: Herbivore
Size: 30-60mm (1-2in)
Number of Species: 21,000
Average Lifespan: 3 weeks
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Rainforest caterpillars are found on the forest floor and they are herbivores and the main food that they eat is leaves as well as plants.
They have adapted to live in the rainforest because they have long, camouflaged bodies covered in spiky hairs that have toxins or poisons in to keep predators away.