Flies make the best spies.
A rare blow fly in Morocco mimics termites to mooch off their nests.
- Fly larvae wear a “termite mask” on their back
- Breathing holes double as false eyes
- Chemical signatures mimic termite scents to avoid detection
A rare blow fly in Morocco mimics termites to mooch off their nests.
- Fly larvae wear a “termite mask” on their back
- Breathing holes double as false eyes
- Chemical signatures mimic termite scents to avoid detection
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Larvae die before metamorphosing in lab settings, so it could be a while before we fully understand this symbiotic relationship.
Classic hardcore spy move tbh...