Zombie Fungus: 100-Million-Year-Old Ant Fossil Discovery
A 100-million-year-old amber fossil reveals a fungus-infected ant pupa, suggesting zombie fungi have been contaminating ants for twice as long as previously thought. Fungus infected insects.
Bone Collector Caterpillar: Camouflage & Carnivorous Diet
The bone collector caterpillar is a rare carnivorous species, camouflaging itself with insect parts. Found only in a small area of Oahu, it's older than the island itself and remarkably avoids spider predation.