Despite metamorphosis, moths hold on to memories from their days as a caterpillar
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The striking transformation of a caterpillar into a colourful, winged butterfly is one that has captivated scientists for years.
The striking transformation of a caterpillar into a colourful, winged butterfly is one that has captivated scientists for years.
I haven't forgotten. drippyhippie , CC BY-NC-ND The striking transformation of a caterpillar into a colourful, winged butterfly…
Monarch butterflies quickly show the effects of going without food in their wings, which get smaller and paler.
How does the amount of food monarch larvae receive affect their wing size and coloration?
Milkweed is essential for butterfly development.
Next time you see a less-than-colorful monarch butterfly, it is quite likely that it may have starved as a caterpillar.
This is a female monarch. Credit: Pat Davis High food stress may impact wing size and coloration—both indicators of migratory…
High food stress may impact wing size and coloration -- both indicators of migratory success -- in monarch butterflies. Monarch…
High food stress may impact wing size and coloration—both indicators of migratory success—in monarch butterflies, according to…
( PLOS ) High food stress may impact wing size and coloration -- both indicators of migratory success -- in monarch butterflies.