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This case shows how invasive bugs can find their way into our yards
A recent report of damage to imported bamboo furniture turned up beetles that had been boring galleries in the wood.
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Invasive beetle species could pose a threat to local Ash trees. Here’s what to know.
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) beetles are an invasive species that found its way to the U.S. from China. First appearing in Kansas ...
Bone collector caterpillar adorns itself in insect body parts
The discovery of the bone collector species was serendipitous. "You never forget your first bone collector," Rubinoff told ...
‘Bone collector’ caterpillar, a new species, wears outfit of body parts
The caterpillar species with a macabre fashion sense was discovered by researchers in Hawaii. Its casing is a disguise to ...
This camouflaged critter wears severed insect body parts like a coat
Newly described bone collector caterpillars build a silken case around their bodies and adorn it with dead insect body parts ...
New Scientist on MSN15h
'Bone collector' caterpillar wears dead insect body parts as disguise
A carnivorous caterpillar species camouflages itself with dead insects so it can live safely alongside spiders, stalking ...
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This Insect Has Been Around for More Than 100 Million Years. Here’s the Secret to Its Longevity.
Countless species of insects have been around for hundreds of millions of years, including pests like cockroaches and beetles. More specifically, the rove beetle (Staphylinidae) — which has over ...
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Colorado’s tree-eating pine beetles are surging back after a prolonged dry spell
The Bug That’s Eating the Woods.” “Small Pests, Big Problems: The Global Spread of Bark Beetles.” “Eighty-Nine Million Acres ...
Scientists explore thermal mechanics of Yellowstone beetles
Scientists at Montana State University have examined the unique and extreme environments of nearby Yellowstone National Park ...
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This caterpillar wears the body parts of insect prey
Dubbed the “bone collector,” this caterpillar found on a Hawaiian island disguises itself while stalking spider webs for trapped insects to eat.
Interesting Engineering on MSN15h
‘Bone collector’ carnivore caterpillar lives in webs, wears dead insect parts
Dubbed the “bone collector,” this newly described caterpillar is one of the rarest known members of the insect world, ...