This is critical as the caterpillar needs to get a "good" secure pad spun so that when it transforms from the Pupa state (the shedding of skin and getting into the Chrysalis so that they can metamorphose) it is secured to its' place of choice. When the caterpillar sheds its' skin and the green Chrysalis emerges, the new creature has but milliseconds to "hook" itself into the silk pad and remain secured while it completes its' metamorphoses. Isn't nature awesome!
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