How does a fly larva sneak into a termite nest? With a butt shaped like a termite’s head, obviously. An international team of researchers in Morocco has discovered blow fly larvae not just ...

Much like getting rid of flying ants, eliminating these pests requires a diligent and strategic approach. By following these ...

Spring weather is prime time for termites. It's the time of year when they swarm, looking for new places to live. Here's the ...

The blowfly larvae bodies have evolved to closely resemble those of the termites, the researchers report February 10 in Current Biology. Inside the nest, termites recognize each other through touch, ...

a previously unknown type of fly larva, had developed butts that look like termite heads. The two-faced larvae were discovered by chance, while researchers were looking for ants in the Anti-Atlas ...

Researchers have discovered blow fly larvae with fake termite faces on their rears that enable them to socially integrate into termite colonies in the mountains of Morocco.

A newly discovered blow fly larva in Morocco may just be nature’s best spy. This little larva has taken infiltration to an entirely new level—sneaking into termite colonies by disguising ...

In the mountains of the Anti-Atlas in Morocco, a fly larva has developed a camouflage strategy that is as surprising as it is effective. Thanks to a "mask" resembling a termite head on its posterior ...

As spring approaches, so does peak termite season – a time when these silent destroyers are most active. These ...