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Kuruhinna Tharaagandu

Kuruhinna tharaagandu is a term used in Kannada language which refers to a particular type of caterpillar that has been found in South India.

Now, let’s imagine that we are going on a walk in a garden or a forest, and we come across some caterpillars. Caterpillars are the tiny, crawling creatures that eventually turn into butterflies or moths. Kuruhinna tharaagandu caterpillars will look a little bit different than the ones you may have seen before.

The body of kuruhinna tharaagandu caterpillars has green and black stripes which makes it easy to identify them from other types of caterpillars. They are also known for having long hairs or spikes covering their bodies to protect themselves from predators.

These caterpillars eat leaves and plants for their food. As they eat, they grow bigger and bigger until finally, they stop eating altogether and start to build a cocoon or pupa. It’s inside this cocoon that they will eventually transform into either a butterfly or moth.

It’s always fun to learn new things about nature and the creatures that live in it. Just remember to be careful when exploring, and to never touch or disturb any creatures without adult supervision!