Rare Carnivorous Caterpillar Discovered: The 'Bone Collector'

Posted: 2025-04-25 01:43:39 UTC

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A newly discovered carnivorous caterpillar species, named the 'bone collector,' preys on spiderwebs and adorns itself with the remains of its victims. It is exclusively found on a mountain on Oa'hu, Hawai'i.

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Discovery of a new carnivorous caterpillar species

Unique feeding behavior of preying on spiderwebs

Camouflage using the remains of prey

Limited habitat range on Oa'hu, Hawai'i

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