An enigmatic new species of wormlion fly, whose larvae construct clever pitfall traps to capture prey, has been revealed in a ...

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Some of Orange County has been placed under a quarantine due to an invasive fruit fly species, according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture, which told residents in affected areas to ...

A study of fruit flies shows some species are highly susceptible to a wide range of viruses. The paper, published in the journal Evolution Letters, is titled "Positive correlations in susceptibility ...

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Discover effective ways to keep biting flies away with our comprehensive guide. Learn about preventive measures, natural and commercial repellents, and how to enjoy outdoor activities without the ...

Researchers show that ozone levels, such as those found in many places on hot summer days today, destroy the sex pheromones of fruit fly species. As a result, some natural mating boundaries maintained ...

Researchers have discovered new cell types in the visual system of flies, made possible by their creation of a tool that finds and labels neurons during development. The study combines single-cell ...