Eupethecia is a genus of caterpillars native to the Hawaii Archipelago. This genus of tiny monsters consists of about 20 caterpillar species, all but two of which are carnivorous. They feed upon flies, moths, crickets, cockroaches, and even other caterpillars. They capture their prey by using their claw-like body to grab insects and lift them into the air while holding onto the ground with their back legs. This strange adaptation is likely the cause of being isolated on the islands of Hawaii. These are true freaks of nature and should be respected.
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