Not the Same (Suffix)

Both of these animals are bugs. Both of them are insects, with six proper legs as caterpillars and six legs as adults. But they are not the same kind of insect.

They both use their main legs for crawling along branches while they use their other legs to grab at things that they want to eat.

The two bug pals are quite short. They see another caterpillar come along that is very long. It will be a different adult to both of them.

The bugs both like the same kinds of snacks. They eat all types of fruits and leaves. Greenery is what they like to munch on the best.

Both of the caterpillars spend most of their time eating so that they gain a lot of mass. They go through five stages of growth, which we call instars.

The caterpillars have had enough to eat now. It is time for them to rest. They must find a spot where they can go through their big change.

Both of the caterpillars build a home so that they can become adults. They will not have the same finery on their bodies when they come out.

Each of the bugs had their own look when they were caterpillars, and their houses are different as well. One is soft and made from silk. The other is hard.

It is time for them to come out of their homes. This is no trickery. They have changed into different insects.

The butterfly likes to fly around during the day, and the moth will mainly be seen at night. There is no rivalry for good food between them.

Both butterflies and moths lay eggs that caterpillars hatch from. Moths most often have furry caterpillars as their larval form.

Some parts of their lives are the same, and others differ. There are many different roles that animals play in our world.