In a remote and lushly forested area of an Oahu mountain range, scientists have discovered a carnivorous caterpillar species that makes a living in such a macabre way that they have nicknamed it the “bone collector.

Scientists at the University of Hawaii have discovered a new caterpillar species with what are considered to be unique behaviors. According to a study recently published in the journal Science, the caterpillar lives in spider webs and disguises itself with body parts from prey.

The carnivorous "bone collector" caterpillar is the only known species of its kind, researchers say, and its ancient lineage may soon die out.