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How many legs does a caterpillar have

How Many Legs Does a Caterpillar Have?

Caterpillars have 6 true legs!  I bet you are thinking that I don’t know how to count, there has to be more than 6 legs. But it is true Just like all other insects a caterpillar technically only has 6 legs.  When you look at a caterpillar you probably notice the small suction cup-looking “legs”…

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How High Can a Butterfly Fly?

Butterflies can soar at extraordinary heights of up to 19,000 Ft or just over 3.5 miles high.  Scientists find it hard to pinpoint exactly how high a butterfly can fly because they use the thermal air currents to lift them up and glide. Only migratory butterflies tend to be able to fly at maximum height,…

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Moth vs Butterfly, How To Tell Them Apart

Moths VS butterflies… There are about 160,000 species of moths compared to about 17,500 species of butterflies. So, if you can’t tell the difference between a moth and a butterfly, don’t worry – you’re not alone! These two groups of insects are often mistaken for one another because they share many similarities. Let’s check out…

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