The contrast between before and after the caterpillar metamorphosis is so striking that you can't believe your eyes
The caterpillars will completely liquefy in their cocoons, and then the liquid of these proteins will change to a completely different form after a few weeks. Studies have shown that some butterflies can retain certain behaviors that they were taught during their caterpillar period...
We can't know exactly what happened during this metamorphosis or what was driving it, but we can know what they looked like before and after the metamorphosis. Enjoy it with me!
Pictured: Brahmin moth
The contrast between before and after the caterpillar metamorphosis is so striking that you can't believe your eyes
Monkey-shaped thorn moth
The contrast between before and after the caterpillar metamorphosis is so striking that you can't believe your eyes
Saddleback thorn moth
The contrast between before and after the caterpillar metamorphosis is so striking that you can't believe your eyes
Crowned head moth
The contrast between before and after the caterpillar metamorphosis is so striking that you can't believe your eyes
Black swallowtail butterfly
The contrast between before and after the caterpillar metamorphosis is so striking that you can't believe your eyes
Silkworms
The contrast between before and after the caterpillar metamorphosis is so striking that you can't believe your eyes
Glass-winged butterflies
The contrast between before and after the caterpillar metamorphosis is so striking that you can't believe your eyes
Glass thorn moth
The contrast between before and after the caterpillar metamorphosis is so striking that you can't believe your eyes
Crab citrine moth
The contrast between before and after the caterpillar metamorphosis is so striking that you can't believe your eyes
Flannel moth
The contrast between before and after the caterpillar metamorphosis is so striking that you can't believe your eyes
Hubbard small silkworm moth
The contrast between before and after the caterpillar metamorphosis is so striking that you can't believe your eyes
Aristolochia butterfly
The contrast between before and after the caterpillar metamorphosis is so striking that you can't believe your eyes
Black dot moth
The contrast between before and after the caterpillar metamorphosis is so striking that you can't believe your eyes
Mountain pepper swallowtail butterfly
The contrast between before and after the caterpillar metamorphosis is so striking that you can't believe your eyes
Io moth
The contrast between before and after the caterpillar metamorphosis is so striking that you can't believe your eyes
Blue butterfly: Also known as the blue gray butterfly, it belongs to the lepidoptera gray butterfly family, is a small butterfly widely distributed around the world (about 12 to 38 mm wide after wings are spread).
The contrast between before and after the caterpillar metamorphosis is so striking that you can't believe your eyes
Ubai Silkworm Moth: Mainly inhabits the tropical rainforests of southern China and Southeast Asia, and is considered to be the largest moth in the world. The wings of the large silkworm moth can cover an area of 400 square centimeters and a wingspan of 25-30 centimeters.
The contrast between before and after the caterpillar metamorphosis is so striking that you can't believe your eyes
Black Belt Two-Tailed Boat Moth: This caterpillar's very frightening face and striped tail are a defensive strategy that can be used to avoid predators. It also sprays formic acid when it encounters a sworn enemy.
The contrast between before and after the caterpillar metamorphosis is so striking that you can't believe your eyes
