Ever wondered why inchworms move in that cute looping motion? They aren’t actually “worms” at all—they’re the larval stage of geometer moths. With prolegs only at the front and back of their bodies, they pull themselves into an arch, then stretch forward as if they’re measuring the ground inch by inch. It’s one of nature’s simplest but smartest survival designs. If you love learning fun animal facts, drop a 🐾 and tag someone who enjoys nature discoveries! Follow @memedoggs for natural facts 🔥

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What Do Inchworms Turn Into? [Life Cycle]

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What Do Inchworms Turn Into?

Did you know "inchworms" like this one are actually caterpillars? After they've eaten their fill and pupate (make a pupa or cocoon), they emerge as moths from the family Geometridae. Because the caterpillars only have legs in the front and back, they appear to measure as they move. What's the most interesting bug you've ever found in the Smokies? Video by: Allison Bate Video Description: A small inchworm inching its way across the top of a wooden fence | Great Smoky Mountains National Park