Hundreds of millions of flies dropping from planes in the sky might sound like a horrible nightmare, but experts say such a ...

America has stopped taking animals from northern Mexico. This is because of the New World Screwworm fly. This fly is harmful ...

Blow fly stable isotopes reveal larval diet: A case study in community level anthropogenic effects. PLOS ONE , 2021; 16 (4): e0249422 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0249422 Cite This Page : ...

"Blow flies are found on all continents, with the exception of Antarctica," said Gilhooly, who said the disruptions of climate change have increased the need for new ways to monitor animals' ...

Blow flies are drawn to dead bodies, both human and animal. They land on a fresh corpse within minutes of death. The females take a quick taste to make sure it’s good food for their larvae, ...

A study suggests blow flies could be used to detect the use of chemical weapons -- as well as other dangerous substances -- in areas too dangerous or remote for human investigators.

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 ...

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.