Unique caterpillar species adorns itself with insect remains

April 24, 2025, 2:21 pm

Researchers have documented an extraordinary caterpillar that accessorizes itself by tailoring dead insect parts to its body—a bizarre natural behavior captured in striking images. The “bone collector” species, noted for its macabre fashion sense, offers a glimpse into nature’s quirky designs.

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arstechnica.com / Bone collector caterpillar adorns itself in insect body parts

The caterpillars even tailor the body parts, nibbling away at excess material to ensure a proper fit.

gizmodo.com / New Caterpillar Found in Hawaii Wears Dead Bugs and Lives With Spiders

The carnivorous "bone collector" caterpillar is the only known species of its kind, researchers say, and its ancient lineage may soon die out.

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