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Rare Bone Collector Caterpillar Thrives in Oahu's Mountains

5/4/2025

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In the lush Wai'anae mountain range of Oahu, the elusive bone collector caterpillar thrives, uniquely scavenging on insects ensnared in spider webs. With a remarkable ability to blend in using its prey's remains, this rare carnivore from the genus Hyposmocoma showcases its territorial instincts, a testament to over 6 million years of evolution.

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In the lush Wai'anae mountain range of Oahu, the elusive bone collector caterpillar thrives, uniquely scavenging on insects ensnared in spider webs. With a remarkable ability to blend in using its prey's remains, this rare carnivore from the genus Hyposmocoma showcases its territorial instincts, a testament to over 6 million years of evolution.