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College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

Butterfly Videos

Day 3: What Is Molt?

Today we're going to find out what happens to our caterpillars when they start growing. Larva, molt, and instar. As the caterpillars start to grow, they shed part of their exoskeleton. 

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