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Green Scene: The type of caterpillar known as the ‘bone collector’

 European Gray wolves have recovered in the last decade and according to a study, they increased...

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08.30 6 May 2025


Green Scene: The type of caterpillar known as the ‘bone collector’


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08.30 6 May 2025


 European Gray wolves have recovered in the last decade and according to a study, they increased by 60% in 2022. The increase is especially impressive since in Europe wolves must share a largely human-dominated landscape. Also we hear about a type of caterpillar known as the ‘bone collector’ has been discovered by researchers, which wears dead insect body parts to disguise itself from spiders.

All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland.

With thanks to Repak. 


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