Australian caterpillar constructs a weapon in its head from shedded skulls to fight predators
A caterpillar native to Australia constructs a tower of its shedded skulls atop its head to use as a weapon against predators. Called the gum-leaf skeletonizer, this insect is just two centimeters long and stacks its molted heads to create a horn like structure to swing at its enemies – specifically stink bugs. The creatures … Read more