Bone Collector Caterpillars: Masters of Carcass Camouflage

Posted: 2025-05-02 16:49:34 UTC

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Bone collector caterpillars scavenge for food and decorate their silken cases with carcass leftovers for camouflage.

Carcass camouflage

Unique scavenging behavior

Predator concealment

Predator avoidance

Finding food sources