If your concept of caterpillars is primarily based on reading Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar, a specific image likely comes to mind when you picture these many-legged insects. Not only does Carle’s titular caterpillar have a distinctive look, his insatiable appetite (and instant regret in the wake of a sweets binge) makes him one of the most relatable characters in literature, so it’s no wonder he sticks with us into adulthood.