By Sheetal Kumari | November 05, 2025

10 Most Beautiful Caterpillars from Around the World

Luna Moth Caterpillar

A plump, pale-green caterpillar that later transforms into the elegant and enchanting Luna moth, one of nature’s most stunning nighttime creatures.

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Puss Moth Caterpillar

This spiky caterpillar resembles a small dragon but later turns into a soft, velvety moth admired for its delicate beauty.

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 Jewel Caterpillar

The jewel caterpillar has a body so transparent and jelly-like that it appears to be made of glass with a living glow to it.

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Cecropia Moth Caterpillar

A huge green caterpillar, decorated with colourful knobs, that becomes one of North America’s largest and most magnificent moths.

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Hickory Horned Devil

Despite having fearsome horns and a large size, this harmless giant becomes transformed into the majestic regal moth, admired for its beauty.

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Monarch Butterfly Caterpillar

With its striking yellow, black, and white stripes, this caterpillar is easily recognisable and later transforms into the world-famous monarch butterfly.

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Owl Butterfly Caterpillar

This thick, slug-like caterpillar grows up to six inches and then becomes a large owl butterfly found in Central and South America. 

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Spicebush Swallowtail Caterpillar 

It cleverly resembles bird droppings and includes eye-like spots that would frighten predators before its emergence as the beautiful swallowtail butterfly. 

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Saddleback Caterpillar

This tiny caterpillar carries a bright green patch shaped like a saddle on its body, making it incredibly conspicuous while discouraging predators. 

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Milkweed Tiger Moth Caterpillar

This fuzzy caterpillar, covered in soft golden-orange hairs, shines in sunlight before becoming the elegant milkweed tiger moth.

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