What Do Inchworms Turn Into? [Life Cycle]

Did you know "inchworms" like this one are actually caterpillars? After they've eaten their fill and pupate (make a pupa or cocoon), they emerge as moths from the family Geometridae. Because the caterpillars only have legs in the front and back, they appear to measure as they move. What's the most interesting bug you've ever found in the Smokies? Video by: Allison Bate Video Description: A small inchworm inching its way across the top of a wooden fence | Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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What are those little green worms floating in the air?

Explaining Insects 🦋 on Instagram: "Inchworms are the larvae of geometer moths, famous for the way they move by arching their bodies into a loop, then stretching forward—giving the impression they are “measuring” the ground inch by inch. They have fewer middle legs than most caterpillars, which forces this distinctive looping motion. Inchworms are usually green or brown, helping them blend perfectly with leaves and twigs to avoid predators. They feed mainly on leaves, and while most species cau