Saddleback caterpillar
by Addison
Classification
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Kingdom: Animalia
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Phylum: Arthropoda
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Class: Insecta
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Order: Lepidoptera
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Family: Limacodidae
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Genus: Sibine
- Species: S. Stimulea
Life Cycle
- First they are eggs
- After that they become larva
- Then they are turn into pupae
- Finally, they become adults
Benefites & Harmful Effects
Benefites:
- Their venom can be used to cure/help diseases
Harmful Effects:
- They are very venomous
- Their poison can cause bad migraines and rashes
- The effects can last from 5 hours to 2 days
Habitat
They are most commonly found on the east of the USA
Environment
They are commonly found in shady place or on shrubs
Food Chain
They eat shrubs, trees and grass
It's unknown what eats them
Interesting Facts
- They are the only poisonous animal in the order Lepidoptera
- Their wings are dark chocolatey brown
- They are more common than moths
Sources
wikipedia.com
thelazybfarm.com
creationwiki.org
bugguide.net