How to Find Pictures of Different Caterpillars

Caterpillars come in an array of distinctive colors, shapes and sizes. Whether you've just spotted a caterpillar in your backyard or simply possess an interest in the creature and would like to view pictures of other caterpillars, a variety of resources are available for your perusal.

Instructions

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      Access the Bug Guide official website. This online resource integrates pictures and details about spiders, beetles, caterpillars, moths and more. Locate the site's "Clickable Guide" and click the picture of a caterpillar. To view community contributor comments about a particular caterpillar, click a picture. You can also explore more information about caterpillars by clicking any of the links above the pictures.

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      View and explore pictures of caterpillars using search engines, such as Google or Yahoo that contain an "Images" tab. Enter the word "caterpillar" into the site's search engine and then click the "Images" tab to view a plethora of photos and images of different caterpillars. Note that you might also see images of objects containing the word "caterpillar."

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      Visit the references section of a local library and ask a research librarian to for insect encyclopedias or insect-related books. Although most libraries don't permit individuals to check-out reference materials, you can make copies of the caterpillar pictures for your personal collection, usually for just the price of a photocopy.

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      Visit websites specifically dedicated to caterpillars. For example, greennature.com provides a photo gallery and insightful data about caterpillars, such as physical characteristics, diet and living environment.