The month of june is the ideal time to begin your search, as caterpillars will just start to be active during this time. [substeps] If you wait too long, caterpillars may already be in their pupa or butterfly stages of life.
[header] How to keep wild caterpillars as pets [title] Wait for the right season to go looking for caterpillars. [step] Caterpillars need specific weather and seasonal conditions before they can be found. You'll need to wait for warm weather and summer months before you can begin searching for your caterpillar.