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Holy Cross Girls� School, Ardoyne Road, Belfast
 

Follow the journey of the Holy Cross Caterpillars to butterflies!

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20th May 2019

Look at their furry bodies!
Look at their furry bodies!
 
Day 1. Measuring 1cm
Day 1. Measuring 1cm
 
We counted 5 caterpillars.
We counted 5 caterpillars.
 
We gave them names......! Michelle, Peanut, Mr Wiggle, Rose,
We gave them names......! Michelle, Peanut, Mr Wiggle, Rose,
 
 
Caterpillars have 16 legs. The front legs have hooks which they use to walk on the silk like a ladder!
Caterpillars have 16 legs. The front legs have hooks which they use to walk on the silk like a ladder!
 
Day 4. They measured 1.5cms with 2 huge, black beady eyes.
Day 4. They measured 1.5cms with 2 huge, black beady eyes.
 
Day 7 Wow! Have they got fatter and longer? 7 more days before they move to the top to form chrysalides.
Day 7 Wow! Have they got fatter and longer? 7 more days before they move to the top to form chrysalides.
 
Day 7. Definitely hungry caterpillars. We measured them at over 2 cams. Look at the silky web. They have also been shedding their exoskeleton!
Day 7. Definitely hungry caterpillars. We measured them at over 2 cams. Look at the silky web. They have also been shedding their exoskeleton!
 
 
 
 
 

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