The Lick of Carnivorous Caterpillars

A new feeding pattern has been found among caterpillars native to Hawaii
The early Hawaiians must have overlooked these normal looking creatures
But unlike regular caterpillars these consume no leaves or plant matter
Instead they prey on insects

Armor shields and camouflage used for protection
Seductive smells and fangs used when on the offensive
Green ant colonies signal a perfect time to feed
They will devoure the brood

Morning dew begins to drip off the leaves
A new day to feast upon the foolish and brave
Perched on a branch the hunger grows and grows
Soon a life will end

Whispers of a mighty warrior spread through the forest
An enemy like no other this creature is soulless
Rarely will one live to tell the tales of torture
The wounds will never heal

There have been attempts to find these beasts
Raiding the forests entire army's and colonies
Too much time has passed the search party is too late
Metamorphosis has taken place

Morning dew begins to drip off the leaves
A new day to feast upon the foolish and weak
Perched on a branch the hunger grows and grows
Soon blood will be shed

Perched on the branch in their favourite tree
Waiting for fruit flies parasitic wasps and bees
To smite these flying insects just the thought makes them quiver
To strip tender flesh is the lick of carnivorous caterpillars