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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 Regal Moth B. a hickory horned moth  \nC. a viper moth D. a monarch butterfly  \n2) What is one of the largest moths in North America?  \nA. Regal Moth B. Super Moth C. Mega Moth D. Giant Moth  \n3) What color are the tiny dots on the hickory horned devil caterpillars?  \n[A. green](A. green) B. yellow [C. blue](C. blue) [D. red](D. red)  \n[4](4)) Where are hickory horned devil caterpillars usually found?  \nA. Africa B. The United C. Europe D. South America  \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 weeks B. a few years C. a few days D. a few months  \n6) What color are the hickory horned devil caterpillars?  \n[A. black](A. black) B. brown [C. green](C. green) [D. red](D. red)  \n[7](7)) What type of trees do hickory horned devil caterpillars eat?  \nA. hickory, walnut, persimmon, sweet gum, and ash trees  \nB. pine, oak, maple, and birch trees  \nC. bamboo, palm, eucalyptus, and willow trees  \n[D. apple](D. apple), pear, cherry, and plum trees  \n8) Are the horns on a hickory horned devil caterpillar harmful to humans and other animals?  \nA. Only to other B. Only to humans C. No D. Yes animals  \n9) Do the spiky horns on the hickory horned devil caterpillars' heads hurt?  \nA. Yes, they are sharp and can hurt. B. Only if they shoot them out  \nC. Only the red portions are D. No, they are harmless. dangerous  \n10) Where in the United States are hickory horned devil caterpillars usually found?  \nA. Central United States B. Western United States  \nC. Eastern United States D. Southern United States  \n11) What does a hickory horned devil caterpillar look like?  \nA. black with smooth horns and yellow dots  \nB. red with long antennas and blue spots on their sides  \nC. bright green with spiky horns on their heads and red dots on their sides  \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 | ","cbCaimJ6ToPH7EXJ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimJ6ToPH7EXJ","pdf",152014,"English","# Multiple-Choice Questions\n## Transformation to a Regal Moth\n## Largest moth in North America\n## Caterpillar color and markings\n## Location in the United States\n## Tree foods and horn safety\n## Description of appearance\n# Animal Voice (W/N)\n## Metamorphosis and growth claims\n## Food preferences and blending\n## Safety of spiky horns\n## Statements that are factually inconsistent\n# Facts vs. Opinions\n## Feeding habits\n## Beauty and appearance judgments\n## Habitat and coloration","[{\"question\":\"What does the 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 spiky horns on the hickory horned devil caterpillar harmful?\",\"answer\":\"No. Although they may look scary, the horns are harmless to humans and other animals.\"}]","Hickory Horned Devil Caterpillar - Reading Questions and Facts vs. Opinions | PDF",1790808158]