Signs of Fall
Woolly Bear Caterpillars
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How does a woolly bear caterpillar cope with winter? It hibernates under a log or rock! In the spring, it gobbles grass and weeds. Then it spins a cocoon. What emerges a week or so later? Roll your mouse over the picture to see!

Wooly Bear Caterpillar and Moth

Photos: 1) Bob Congdon, 2) Everett Cashatt, IL State Museum


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