Termite, Fly Larva

Rare fly species wears fake termite head to infiltrate nests
According to the team, the relationship between the blow fly larvae and termites appears to be some form of social parasitism or symbiosis. Humpbacked flies and termites have a similar relationship. However, it is adult humpback flies and not the larvae that mimic termites.
This Fly Larva’s Butt Looks Like a Termite’s Head—and Termites Are Falling for It
“Most termites live several meters deep and have no visual perception. However, harvester termites come out at dusk to collect grass, so they have functional eyes that the larvae are able to mimic with their spiracles [breathing holes],” Vila explained.
Fly larva with a fake termite face can infiltrate termite mounds and socialize
Nature is full of impostors, and many of them are found in the insect world. Certain species, such as the bee fly or the ant spider, are experts at misdirection and their ability to confuse predators or prey is on a par with that of John Travolta in Face/Off and Arya Stark in Game of Thrones.
Researchers find maggots in Morocco using fake faces on their butts to infiltrate termite colonies
Blowfly larvae in the mountains of Morocco were found to evolve fake termite-like faces on their rear ends as a cunning disguise, allowing them to infiltrate termite colonies, according to a recent discovery.
These Moroccan fly maggots use fake faces on their butts to survive
Fly maggots in Morocco have developed fake termite-like faces and matching scents to infiltrate termite colonies undetected. Scientists believe they belong to a newly discovered species.
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