I cought a caterpillar for my little brother and i dont know what they eat?

Question

i got some grass and leaves and alittle bit of dirt and some sticks in there but i am not sure if that is what they eat it is already shedding so i think its almost time it becomes a butterfly i want it to be eatting well so nothing bad happens and then he learns about death early. what eles should i put in the jar?

Answer 1

leafs and grass

Answer 2

They eat leaves. Some caterpillars only eat certain kinds so I'd pick leaves from whatever plant you found it on.

Answer 3

You've got it right. It is shedding because it's supposed to.

Leaves and untreated grass should do nicely