Parasitic ‘Horror Wasp’ Found Growing Inside Living Flies Discovered In The US
14 Sep 2024
Scientists in Mississippi have discovered a new parasitoid wasp species that matures inside adult fruit flies, eventually bursting out, much like scenes from the 'Alien' films. This newly identified wasp, named 'Syntretus perlmani', is unique as it infects adult fruit flies, unlike related wasp species that target larvae or pupae....
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