Some monarch caterpillars go to a lot of trouble to prepare their leaves they are going to have for dinner. They cut partially through the leaf rib, where it attaches to the main stem, to make the leaf collapse downward to give them a hiding place to eat in peace and safety. Once the leaf collapses they have a leaf canopy to feed under to hide from predators. So if you see a caterpillar doing this strange behavior you will know they are getting ready for dinner.
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Sharon
17 сен 2024
