Were Do You Find Caterpillars?

Where To Find Caterpillars. Look for caterpillars on the underside of leaves of their host plants out of the way of predators. Some will hide during the day in shelters of leaves and grass and only feed at night. They are fascinating to watch as they feed on their host plant.

Are caterpillars easy to find?

Finding Caterpillars. Finding eggs and caterpillars is not always easy for many species of butterflies. However, there are a handful of helpful tips and techniques that make finding immatures easier as applicable to different species or species groups.

What time of year do you find caterpillars?

They spend the winter in cocoons and emerge in late May or June as butterflies to lay eggs and start the cycle once more. As a general rule, June is a good time of year for finding caterpillars.