The life of a growing caterpillar isn't easy - diseases, parasites and infectious bacteria lurk at every turn. But one species of caterpillar is thought to be the first recorded self-medicating insect ...
which are like a silky sleeping bag that covers the insect. This, on the other hand, is what's called a chrysalis. It's not a sack or a pouch; it's actually the caterpillar's own body. When it's ...
One of the goliaths of the insect world, the atlas moth is a gentle giant – but behind every oversized moth is a very hungry caterpillar. The atlas moth is among the biggest insects on the planet, ...