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These parasitic beetles mimic the smell of flowers so they can trick bees and raid their nests, new research suggests
A beetle species’ larvae seem to bamboozle bees by smelling like flowers. This newly discovered deceptive strategy might be ...
Since their larvae are dependent on the host’s body for their first phase of life, it behooves the wasp to improve conditions in the body in whatever way it can. For example, some parasitic wasps are ...
At Brazil's Butantan Institute, Ricardo Bassini-Silva identified mite larvae feeding on a millimeter-scale specimen in the museum's archive.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration on Thursday to combat a flesh-eating parasite threatening to invade from Mexico.
You can take certain steps to lower your chances of becoming an unwitting host to one of these nasties. Practicing basic hygiene is key, Mena Lora says. Wash your hands with soap regularly, use insect ...
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