About Bone Collector’ Caterpillar
- The "Bone Collector" is a newly discovered carnivorous caterpillar found exclusively on the Hawaiian island of Oahu.
- It constructs a protective case using body parts of its prey, such as ant heads and fly wings, along with silk.
- Habitat: The bone collector is found in a small, isolated patch of mountain forest on Oahu, which is also threatened by invasive species.
- The caterpillar's evolutionary lineage is estimated to be at least six million years old, older than the formation of the Hawaiian islands themselves.
- This caterpillar feeds on insects caught in spider webs and adorns its silk case using the body parts of its prey, such as ant heads and fly wings.
About Hawaii
- Hawaii is a S. state located in the Pacific Ocean and is made up of an archipelago formed by volcanic activity.
- It comprises eight main islands: Hawaii (Big Island), Maui, Oahu, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Niihau, and Kahoolawe.
- The capital city is Honolulu, situated on Oahu.
- The islands feature diverse landscapes, including active volcanoes, rainforests, beaches, and dramatic cliffs.
- The Hawaiian Islands originated from a hotspot in the Earth's mantle, which continues to create volcanic formations across the Pacific.
