Beijing park's holiday caterpillar hunt targets 'forest food monster'
- East Asia Some people have been spending their holiday hunting for fall webworm larvae, an invasive species the Beijing Wildlife Park has dubbed "the forest food monster".
- A worker at the Beijing Wildlife Park tells visitors how to spot fall webworm larvae, an invasive species of caterpillar the park has dubbed "the forest food monster".
- (Photo: WeChat/Beijing Wildlife Park) 05 Oct 2026 01:59PM BEIJING: For most families, China's Golden Week holiday is a time to relax, eat well, and visit the country's tourist hot spots.
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- East Asia Some people have been spending their holiday hunting for fall webworm larvae, an invasive species the Beijing Wildlife Park has dubbed "the forest food monster".
- A worker at the Beijing Wildlife Park tells visitors how to spot fall webworm larvae, an invasive species of caterpillar the park has dubbed "the forest food monster".
- (Photo: WeChat/Beijing Wildlife Park) 05 Oct 2026 01:59PM BEIJING: For most families, China's Golden Week holiday is a time to relax, eat well, and visit the country's tourist hot spots.
Sources: CNA