A rare Hyposmocoma caterpillar, nicknamed the "bone collector," discovered in Oʻahu, Hawaii, uses dead insect parts to disguise itself on spider webs The newly identified species is carnivorous and ...

An invasive caterpillar species is posing a serious threat to a cherished native moth, even though the two never directly compete for food, according to new research from ecologists at the University ...

When we walked with a colleague into an aspen forest near Madison, Wisconsin, in the early spring of 2021, we expected to finalize our plans for a research project on several species of insects that ...

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NEW YORK (AP) — A new carnivorous caterpillar that wears the remains of its prey has been dubbed the “bone collector.” The carnivorous caterpillars construct a sort of armor out of the body parts of ...

Earlier this year, murder hornets were making headlines. Now, another ominous creature is in the spotlight as sightings have spiked in Virginia, just in time for the spooky season. The critter’s ...

The insects have spiky hairs that can cause irritation to the skin Brenton Blanchet is an Associate Editor on PEOPLE's TV team. He has been working at PEOPLE since 2022 and his work has appeared in ...

You can look, but you better not touch. Officials in Virginia are warning residents about a breed of hairy-looking caterpillars recently spotted in the state that are among the most venomous in the ...

FLORIDA, USA — Florida's puss caterpillar. Maybe you've heard of it, maybe this is the first time. It's one of the United States' most venomous insects. Because why wouldn't the state that has ...