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caterpillar

[kat-uh-pil-er, kat-er-] / ˈkæt əˌpɪl ər, ˈkæt ər- /


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A delay of just a few days sharply lowers caterpillar survival and cuts feeding damage to the trees by about 55 percent.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

If you’ve ever glimpsed a caterpillar dangling from a branch by a silk thread, they’re on their way down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

It's carrying a caterpillar – prey to feed its young.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2025

I asked if we could get a caterpillar for the scene and I was so thrilled when Craig said yes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2025

He starts crooning, “Caterpillar, caterpillar, can you find my caterpillar?”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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