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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  • cyhojuhicyde
    cyhojuhicyde3달
    wow!
    • vofocawuwilu
      vofocawuwilu4달
      grim riper ofCaterpillars
    • mewybybylome
      mewybybylome4달
      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
        852128sophie4달
        What a fascinating creature!
        • gimkitlover
          gimkitlover4달
          why is it so gross but interesting at the same time
          • urlocalcapybara
            urlocalcapybara4달
            The first picture was so gross, but the article was very interesting
            • chocolaterose75
              chocolaterose754달
              I didn't know caterpillars can be carnivorous

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