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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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

We often come across small caterpillars in spring, nibbling on leaves all day long. A few weeks later, they disappear and make way for beautiful butterflies fluttering above flowers. But what happens ...