Crochets ■ Crochets are small hook-like structures associated with prolegs that are found on the abdomen of immature butterflies/moths;i.e.,caterpillars.Prolegs are not true legs because they are non-jointed and are found only in association with the abdomen and not the thorax. ■ Prolegs and the attached crochets are used for grasping the substrate while a caterpillar walks or feeds. The presence of true crochets is an important identifying character for an immature butterfly/moth Crochets ◼ Crochets are small hook-like structures associated with prolegs that are found on the abdomen of immature butterflies/moths; i.e., caterpillars. Prolegs are not true legs because they are non-jointed and are found only in association with the abdomen and not the thorax. ◼ Prolegs and the attached crochets are used for grasping the substrate while a caterpillar walks or feeds. ◼ The presence of true crochets is an important identifying character for an immature butterfly/moth