During the chrysalis phase of the butterfly metamorphosis, a caterpillar digests itself by releasing enzymes that break down its tissues. Specialized groups of cells survive this process and use the protein-rich soup to build the body parts of the butterfly. – WTF Fun Facts
Source:How Does a Caterpillar Turn into a Butterfly? – Scientific American
The gum-leaf skeletonizer caterpillar wears its old molted heads on top of its head, which it uses to bat away predators. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Weird caterpillar uses its old heads to make an elaborate hat | New Scientist
There are some plants, like the Arabidopsis plant, that emit toxins as a defense mechanism in response to the vibrations of caterpillars chewing – even when the sound is played as a recording. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://entomologytoday.org/2014/07/03/plants-respond-to-caterpillar-sounds-by-creating-defensive-chemicals/
Butterflies remember when they were caterpillars – WTF fun facts
