Scientists just found one of nature’s sneakiest spies
What are nature's best spies? Well, it turns out they just might be fly larvae that can infiltrate termite nests undetected.
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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 ...
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 ...
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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.
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Visiting Vet: Feline intestinal parasites
I just found two worms on the floor by Savoy’s food bowl,” the woman on the phone said, clearly upset. We’re used to that. I ...
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Why maggots love feeding on rotten food
Maggots love to feed on decaying fruit. New research explains how they found this out and the implications for having texture be such a big deal.