Caterpillars 101

Start Date

08/21/2025

End Date

08/21/2025

Description

Learn about the amazing adaptations of caterpillars from host specialization to defensive mechanisms. Discuss the critical role caterpillars play in food webs. Discover signs of caterpillar activity, tools to identify them, and explore a restoration planting to hone your search skills.

Location

Hockessin, DE

Distance Learning

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Horticulture / Plants

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

3.0

Learning Outcomes

Learn about adaptations of caterpillars from host specialization to defensive mechanisms.
Discuss the critical role caterpillars play in food webs.
Explore signs of caterpillar activity and tools to identify them.

Instructors

Ellen Lake, PhD - director of conservation and research at Mt. Cuba Center

Course Codes

Provider

Mt. Cuba Center

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