Sneaky chemistry by a real-life “Last of Us” Cordyceps fungus mind controls its zombie insect victims by convincing them they’re starving.

He pointed out that a pine tree could die due to extensive defoliation by the caterpillars, to the point that it could not rejuvenate the next year.

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Scientists in Hawaii have discovered a new, extremely rare species: carnivorous, bone-collecting caterpillars, that live in one 5-mile area on Oahu.

Oak trees can be the perfect meal for the hairy spongy moth caterpillars.

The caterpillar, although considered a nuisance, eats the pine needles, leaving the tree bare, but not dead.

When caterpillars reach two inches, they start eating most leaf surface area, about a square foot a day, Cole said. While their favorite snacks are oak trees, they also like maple and apple trees.

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Pine processional caterpillars make mass nests in trees, and when leaving their nest to traverse the tree's branches in search of food, the caterpillars leave a pheromone trail.

Pine tree caterpillars have sparked heated discussions in Cyprus as they continue to decimate forest areas covering approximately 90% of the island. For years, the country's Forestry Department ...

If you have a leftover Christmas tree, you could remove the needles and use them in a variety of recipes. Pine needle tea has been praised for boosting immunity and soothing colds.