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Caterpillars turned into 'exploding zombies' by bug (BBC) [View all]
Caterpillars are being killed by a bug which turns them into "exploding zombies", a wildlife expert has said.
Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside Wildlife Trust said the skins of insects have been found on Winmarleigh Moss, near Garstang.
The baculovirus drives caterpillars on a "death march" to the top of plants, then when it dies the bug bursts out to seek other victims.
The trust's Dr Chris Miller said it was "gruesome - like a zombie horror film".
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more: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-lancashire-40800462
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