A Very Lonely Caterpillar, Possibly the Last of Its Kind, Has Died
Title: The Final Caterpillar, Likely the Sole Survivor of Its Species, Passes Away
The Sacramento Mountains checkerspot butterfly has not been observed in its natural habitat since 2022. The deceased caterpillar represented the final living individual kept in human care.
Source: New York Times Generated at: 2026-05-22 13:28:20 UTC






