Category: Entomology

‘Bone collector’ carnivore caterpillar lives in webs, wears dead insect parts

‘Bone Collector’ Carnivore Caterpillar: A Fascinating Discovery on a Mountainside Scientists have discovered a bizarre new species of carnivorous caterpillar on a single mountainside in South America. This unique creature has been aptly named the ‘bone collector’ caterpillar due to its extraordinary behavior of living in webs and adorning itself with the remains of dead […]

Trapped in time: 16-million-year-old amber reveals dirt ants once ruled Caribbean

Trapped in Time: 16-Million-Year-Old Amber Reveals Dirt Ants Once Ruled Caribbean Paleontologists have unearthed an ancient dirt ant trapped in 16-million-year-old amber from the Dominican Republic. This remarkable discovery sheds light on a time when these tiny creatures roamed the Caribbean, showcasing the intricate history of the region’s biodiversity. The amber, dating back millions of […]

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