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 ...
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Fruit Fly courtship song may hold key to controlling mosquitoes
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that in 2022, around 608,000 people died from malaria, a ...
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A non-flying mosquito, the only insect native to Antarctica, provides clues about cryopreservation
It experiences obligatory diapause, a period of dormancy that is naturally induced at a fixed time in an organism's life cycle. When we think of Antarctic animals, most would mention penguins, and ...
MIT Scientists Have Created Durable, Flying Robot Insects
MIT scientists have developed tiny, flying robot insects that are more agile and durable than ever in the hopes of someday using them for pollination.
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Crane Fly: What to Know
A crane fly, insect family Tipulidae, is a large fly with long, slender legs that looks like a giant mosquito. They’re sometimes called mosquito hawks or skeeter eaters because they’re said to ...
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Fruit flies' courtship song may hold key to controlling mosquitoes
In this video, a male fruit fly (species Drosophila melanogaster) flaps its wings, creating a distinct "song" to attract a female. Mosquitoes have the same gene and a similar courtship ritual ...