Explaining Insects 🦋 on Instagram: "The swallowtail caterpillar is a brightly colored larva known for its dramatic transformation into a beautiful swallowtail butterfly. It often displays striking patterns of green, black, yellow, or orange, which help warn predators of its bad taste. When threatened, it can extend a small orange, forked organ called an osmeterium that releases a strong odor to scare away attackers. These caterpillars feed on plants like parsley, dill, and fennel, growing rapid

Science on Instagram: "The lifecycle of a mosquito has four stages and is called a complete metamorphosis: 1. Egg – Female mosquitoes lay eggs on the surface of stagnant water. 2. Larva – Eggs hatch into larvae (“wrigglers”) that live in water, breathe air, and feed on microorganisms. 3. Pupa – Larvae develop into pupae (“tumblers”), which do not feed but remain active while transforming. 4. Adult – The adult mosquito emerges from the pupa, rests briefly on the water surface, then flies away. 👉