The common baron caterpillars are native to India and Southeast Asia. The males are brown with slight tinges of olive, whereas the females are of paler shades. Their camouflage of course boosts their chances survival. A single common Baron caterpillar hatches from underneath a leaf, as this is the specialized area where a female Baron lays its egg. The common Baron caterpillar emerges equipped with small branches extending from its body that later grow and help it become a master of disguise. As it passes from leaf to branch in search of food in the mango and cashew trees, its plant-like texture lends itself perfect camouflage when it crawls over stems of broad, veined leaves.