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