Carnivorous Caterpillar Disguises Itself With Dead Insect Body Parts

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The caterpillar's silken cases are "decorated" with the remains of past meals (Credit: Rubinoff lab, Entomology Section, University of Hawaii, Manoa)

Caterpillars are usually seen as harmless, plant-munching larvae. But a newly identified species discovered on the Hawaiian island of Oahu challenges that reputation. Measuring just 5 mm long, the "bone collector" caterpillar feeds on dead insects found in spider webs. It then repurposes the remains, wearing body parts like beetle shells and weevil heads as camouflage.

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  • vofocawuwilu
    vofocawuwilu약 2달
    grim riper ofCaterpillars
  • mewybybylome
    mewybybylome2달
    James says, "It would be cool if the ghosts of the bugs ate haunted the caterpillar." Grandma says, "I've been to Oahu! I didn't know those caterpillars lived there!"
    • 852128sophie
      852128sophie2달
      What a fascinating creature!
      • gimkitlover
        gimkitlover2달
        why is it so gross but interesting at the same time
        • urlocalcapybara
          urlocalcapybara2달
          The first picture was so gross, but the article was very interesting
          • chocolaterose75
            chocolaterose752달
            I didn't know caterpillars can be carnivorous
            • dobaheheduta
              dobaheheduta2달
              WOW. I have never heard of a bone caterpillar. THAT IS SO COOL AND FASCINATING TO KNOW. I learned a new fact today!#

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