The Carrot Caterpillar (1911)

The carrot caterpillar hides among and feeds on the leafy foliage in carrot fields. A man demonstrates how difficult it is to detect and remove them from the carrot plants. They propel themselves with their six feet and twelve suction cups. To ward off enemies, they display two horns which secrete a malodorous liquid. Before the chrysalis stage of their development, they attach themselves to a surface and two days later burst from their shell. After spending the winter as a chrysalis, they emerge as swallowtail butterflies. Once they have bathed their wings in dew and dried off, they are ready to fly. (Library of Congress)

Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date:
Production: Pathé Frères
Country: France
Language: No Language
Original Language: fr

Themes

Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World

Keywords

nature, silent film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Carrot Caterpillar about?
The carrot caterpillar hides among and feeds on the leafy foliage in carrot fields. A man demonstrates how difficult it is to detect and remove them from the carrot plants. They propel themselves with their six feet and twelve suction cups. To ward off enemies, they display two horns which secrete a malodorous liquid. Before the chrysalis stage of their development, they attach themselves to a surface and two days later burst from their shell. After spending the winter as a chrysalis, they emerge as swallowtail butterflies. Once they have bathed their wings in dew and dried off, they are ready to fly. (Library of Congress)
How long is The Carrot Caterpillar?
The Carrot Caterpillar has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
What genre is The Carrot Caterpillar?
The Carrot Caterpillar is a Documentary film.
Where was The Carrot Caterpillar produced?
The Carrot Caterpillar was produced in France.
What are the themes of The Carrot Caterpillar?
The themes of The Carrot Caterpillar include: Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World.