See the process in video:
Scientists are attempting to control fire ant populations with a particular species of phorid fly.
The fly’s utility lies in its method of reproduction: The fly injects its egg into an ant, then the larva migrates to the head where it feeds on “the brain and [turns] the ant into a ‘zombie,’ in some cases compelling the ant to march 55 yards (50 meters) away from its colony to avoid attack by other fire ants.” Finally, the fly hatches out of the ants head after “slurping up the brain.” Certainly, this brings new meaning to the famous quote from “There Will Be Blood”—“I drink your milkshake! I drink it up!”
More images and information can be found at National Geographic.
Hat tip to Kevin.
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This is disgusting, but seems to be effective. I hope this doesn’t turn out like the toad situation in Australia. They were introduced to help keep down a population of bugs and now they have tken over whole habitats and are a causing huge problems.
its a new strategy for the farmers