When will a caterpillar shed?

A caterpillar sheds, or molts, when it outgrows its exoskeleton. This process typically occurs multiple times during its larval stage, often every few days to a week, depending on the species and environmental conditions. Each molt allows the caterpillar to grow larger and prepares it for the next stage of its life cycle. After several molts, it will eventually pupate into a chrysalis or cocoon.