Caterpillars have 6 true legs; they are located toward the front of the caterpillar’s body. The other appendages you see are called prolegs and feature suction cups (called crotchets) designed to cling to various surfaces.
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Caterpillars have 6 true legs; they are located toward the front of the caterpillar’s body. The other appendages you see are called prolegs and feature suction cups (called crotchets) designed to cling to various surfaces.