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The journey of a hornworm goes through several phases throughout its life span. From emerging as a tiny ovum, the hornworm slowly grows into a caterpillar that voraciously feeds on foliage. As the caterpillar grows, it molts numerous times, shedding its old skin for a new one, allowing its body to expand.
After a sequence of molts, the hornworm attains its full size, measuring approximately three to four inches in length. At this point, it enters the pupal stage by fastening itself to a secure surface.
Within the chrysalis, the hornworm metamorphoses into an entirely different creature. This metamorphosis is nothing short
of miraculous, as the larva undergoes a total reorganization of its body. After a duration of time, the pupa splits open, and the adult hornworm emerges with vibrant winged appendages.
The grown-up hornworm, now a moth, seeks a mate to continue the cycle. After mating, the female hornworm lays her ova on a suitable food source for the offspring. And so, the life span of a hornworm repeats again, continuing the cycle of life for this fascinating creature.
The existence of a hornworm goes through several phases throughout its lifetime. From hatching as a tiny egg, the hornworm slowly grows into a larva that voraciously consumes on foliage. As the caterpillar matures,
it sheds its skin numerous times, casting off its old skin for a new one, allowing
its physique to expand.
In the aftermath of a sequence of molts, the hornworm reaches its full size, calculating approximately three to four inches in length. At this point, it goes through the pupal stage by fastening itself to a secure area.
Within the pupa, the hornworm transforms into an entirely different creature. This metamorphosis is nothing short of miraculous, as the caterpillar undergoes a total reorganization of its body. After a period of time, the pupa splits open, and the adult hornworm emerges with colorful winged appendages.
The adult hornworm, now a moth, seeks a mate to
continue the cycle. Subsequent to mating, the female hornworm lays her ova on a suitable food source for the next generation. And so, the life cycle of a hornworm starts
over again, persisting the cycle of life for this fascinating creature.
2017年04月 / Hornworms and “Hummingbird” Moths 5517 Extension
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