Timelapse Footage of a Giant Caterpillar Weaving Its Cocoon

Name: Timelapse Footage of a Giant Caterpillar Weaving Its Cocoon
Uploaded: 2017-06-24
Duration: 154251
Description: For six weeks, luna moth caterpillars gorge themselves on the leaves of the marula tree. Then, when they're ready, they instinctively weave giant cocoons around themselves in preparation for their stunning metamorphosis.

For six weeks, luna moth caterpillars gorge themselves on the leaves of the marula tree. Then, when they're ready, they instinctively weave giant cocoons around themselves in preparation for their stunning metamorphosis. (02:34)