The order Diptera includes all true flies ... With their straw-like mouthparts, unique digestion, and unusual feeding preferences, it’s hard not to be a little grossed out.

(B, C) Cephalothorax (CT) and trumpet (Tr). Cephalothorax: The cuticle was light brown, and it is composed of one unit of a head with mouthparts sheaths and a thorax with both wings and legs sheaths.

The order Diptera includes all true flies ... Flies are relentless eaters with one goal in mind: finding something smelly to slurp. With their straw-like mouthparts, unique digestion, and unusual ...

Ohio has seen an increase in tick populations and wider distribution in the state in recent years. Blacklegged ticks, the primary carriers of Lyme disease, are active year-round in Ohio, and five ...

The larvae use their mouthparts to rupture plant cells, weaving long serpentine trails called mines through the leaf. Adult female flies also damage plants by piercing into leaves with their ...

In this case, it could sting you with its mouthparts. Its bite is often painful, causing a severe burning sensation and even swelling. Despite the risk, you'll want to get rid of this insect ...

This is because pulling off a leech could cause its mouthparts to be left in your skin, potentially causing an infection. Using an irritant, such as salt or heat from a hair dryer, is often the ...