Inner Workings Of Caterpillar Cocoons Explained (Video)

Okay, let's face it - most bugs are icky and scary. That's a fact. However, these caterpillars are so breathtakingly stunning, it's nearly impossible to feel grossed out when looking at them. There's so much beauty in some insects (sorry roaches, we're just not ready for you yet), and sometimes that beauty isn't really noticeable to us at first. Then you see it in a new light, a fresh perspective, and all of sudden you are thinking the impossible, bugs can be cute! Like, those tiny tarantula paws! Those were awwdorable! For anyone who has ever wondered about the inner workings of caterpillar cocoons, get ready to learn and appreciate the pure awesomeness of these tiny but mighty creatures. 

"Contrary to popular belief, a chrysalis is not a pouch or a sac —It's actually the caterpillar's own body! During metamorphosis, the former caterpillar releases digestive juices that dissolve cells in its muscles, gut, and other organs. Then, special groups of cells called imaginal discs divide over and over again, forming wings and other adult structures." Via Science Insider.