Sneaky chemistry by a real-life “Last of Us” Cordyceps fungus mind controls its zombie insect victims by convincing them they’re starving.

“Around 2,000 waxworms can break down an entire polyethylene bag in as little as 24 hours, although we believe that ...

Young children are often taught that caterpillars form a chrysalis and transform into butterflies. However, the exact details of metamorphosis aren’t always clarified due to the complicated biological ...

Caterpillar celebrates 100 years with a $100M pledge to empower tomorrow's workforce and close the skills gap in the ...

This new caterpillar species from Oʻahu hunts insects and decorates itself with their body parts. Yes, it’s real—and it’s ...

"What would happen if we fed nanocarbons to insects?" Scientists put caterpillars to work on quest to generate ...

Plastics play a fundamental role in modern life, but their resistance to biodegradation makes them very difficult to dispose ...

Both adults and larvae suffer from extensive predation. They are eaten by spiders, dragonflies, robber flies, and, as you can ...

This carnivorous creature belongs to the Hyposmocoma genus and has earned the nickname “bone collector” for its eerie ...

This carnivorous creature belongs to the Hyposmocoma genus and has earned the nickname “bone collector” for its eerie ...

A passion for fashion among the “bone collector caterpillar,” who wears a coat of body parts, and an artist who makes fabrics that remember.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah seeks report on black-headed caterpillar disease threat to coconut plantations, urging immediate ...