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That's the hickory horned devil caterpillar, a cool crawler with looks that are out of this world. These caterpillars are a bright green color, grow to be about as long as your hand, and  \nhave spiky horns on their heads that look scary, but are actually harmless. Plus, they have tiny red dots running down their sides, making them even more unique!  \nNow, with a name like 'hickory horned devil', you might wonder where these critters call home. Well, they're usually found chomping away on hickory, walnut, and persimmon trees in the eastern United States. They also like to munch on sweet gum trees and certain types of ash trees. Yummy! for them, at least.  \nSo, we've learned that these creepy crawlies have a unique look and a particular taste in trees, but what about their life cycle? After hatching from an egg, our alien-looking friend will spend its time eating and growing until it's ready to become a pupa, kind of like a butterfly in a cocoon. After a few weeks, it will emerge as a beautiful Regal Moth, which is one of the largest moths in North America! Isn't that an amazing transformation?  \nIt's been a wild ride learning about the hickory horned devil caterpillar, hasn't it? From its alien-like appearance to its interesting life cycle, there's so much to love about this unique creature. Though its horns might look scary, they're actually harmless to humans and other animals. And remember, despite their devilish name and appearance, these caterpillars transform into beautiful moths, proving that you can't judge a book by its cover!  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) What does a hickory horned devil caterpillar transform into?  \nA. a viper moth B. a Regal Moth  \nC. a monarch butterfly D. a hickory horned moth  \n2) What is one of the largest moths in North America?  \nA. Super Moth B. Giant Moth C. Regal Moth D. Mega Moth  \n3) What color are the tiny dots on the hickory horned devil caterpillars?  \n[A. red](A. red) [B. green](B. green) [C. blue](C. blue) D. yellow  \n4) Where are hickory horned devil caterpillars usually found?  \nA. South America B. Europe C. The United D. Africa  \nStates  \n5) How long does it take for a hickory horned devil caterpillar to emerge as a Regal Moth after becoming a pupa?  \nA. a few months B. a few days C. a few years D. a few weeks  \n6) What color are the hickory horned devil caterpillars?  \nA. brown [B. red](B. red) [C. green](C. green) [D. black](D. black)  \n[7](7)) What type of trees do hickory horned devil caterpillars eat?  \nA. bamboo, palm, eucalyptus, and willow trees  \nB. pine, oak, maple, and birch trees  \n[C. apple](C. apple), pear, cherry, and plum trees  \nD. hickory, walnut, persimmon, sweet gum, and ash trees  \n8) Are the horns on a hickory horned devil caterpillar harmful to humans and other animals?  \nA. Only to other B. Yes C. Only to humans D. No animals  \n9) Do the spiky horns on the hickory horned devil caterpillars' heads hurt?  \nA. Only if they shoot them out B. No, they are harmless.  \nC. Only the red portions are D. Yes, they are sharp and can hurt. dangerous  \n10) Where in the United States are hickory horned devil caterpillars usually found?  \nA. Central United States B. Western United States  \nC. Southern United States D. Eastern United States  \n11) What does a hickory horned devil caterpillar look like?  \nA. bright green with spiky horns on their heads and red dots on their sides  \nB. red with long antennas and blue spots on their sides  \nC. black with smooth horns and yellow dots  \nD. brown with antennas on their heads and orange stripes  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Reading | [www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5](www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5) | 1-10\u003Cbr>11-20 | 98 | 97 | 95 | 94 | 92 | 91 | 89 | 88 | 86 | 84 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  | 83 | 81 | 80 | 78 | 77 | 75 | 73 | 72 | 70 | 69 |\n","cbCaiqJkI15PvB1F","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqJkI15PvB1F","pdf",152031,12,"English","# Reading\n## Comprehension Questions\n## W or N Statements\n## Fact or Opinion Statements","[{\"question\":\"What does a hickory horned devil caterpillar transform into?\",\"answer\":\"It transforms into a Regal Moth.\"},{\"question\":\"Where are hickory horned devil caterpillars usually found?\",\"answer\":\"They are usually found in the eastern United States.\"},{\"question\":\"Are the caterpillar’s spiky horns harmful to humans and other animals?\",\"answer\":\"No. The article states the horns may look scary but are harmless.\"}]","Hickory Horned Devil Caterpillar - Reading and Questions | PDF",1790808142,18]