These moths spend about 10 days as an egg; six to seven weeks as a caterpillar; two to three weeks within a cocoon as a pupa (also known as a chrysalis); and then, upon emerging in late May or early ...

Contrary to popular belief, this is not a cocoon. Only certain moths build cocoons, which are like a silky sleeping bag that covers the insect. This, on the other hand, is what's called a chrysalis.

Case-bearing clothes moth larvae carry their spun cases with them, for camouflage and protection. The larvae have five instar developmental stages and can take from one month to two years to fully ...

Mattress: When butterflies go through metamorphosis, the caterpillar forms a chrysalis, which is a hard structure made of ...

They will look as if they are dead, but wait patiently. 8 One day each chrysalis will hatch into a butterfly or a moth. Now your children can let them out into the garden.

Contrary to popular belief, this is not a cocoon. Only certain moths build cocoons, which are like a silky sleeping bag that covers the insect. This, on the other hand, is what's called a chrysalis.