The caterpillar, a previously unknown species, is a member of a group of moths called Hyposmocoma native to Hawaii that includes hundreds of species and arose about 12 million years ago.

Meanwhile, the DLNR announced Friday that a long-sought cat sanctuary is one step closer to becoming a reality on Oahu, where stray cats could live safely and securely behind cat-proof fencing ...

KEY TAKEAWAYS Scientists discovered a carnivorous caterpillar in Oahu, nicknamed the "bone collector." It camouflages with dead insect parts in spider webs to avoid predators.

The caterpillar, a previously unknown species, is a member of a group of moths called Hyposmocoma native to Hawaii that includes hundreds of species and arose about 12 million years ago.

Hawaii News » Hawaii’s ‘bone collector’ caterpillar wears the body parts of dead prey Saturday, April 26, 2025 12:05 am 1/2 ...

The caterpillar, a previously unknown species, is a member of a group of moths called Hyposmocoma native to Hawaii that includes hundreds of species and arose about 12 million years ago.