Question

Do caterpillar's feces weigh the same as the leaf they ate

Answer 1

I haven't researched that but it shouldn't be because the caterpillar would have absorbed some of the nutrients from it before converting it to waste.

Answer 2

No

Step-by-step explanation:

Caterpillar's feces will not weigh the same as the leaf they ate because some of the material is used up in providing the nutrients and energy to the caterpillar.

Generally they eat various types of plants, but some species also eat small animals or insects. Caterpillars eating leaves can cause extensive damage to the crops, hardwood trees, fruit trees, and ornamental plants.