To find a host cricket, this parasitic fly listens to more than the beat
September 28, 2026
September 28, 2026
NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, Sept. 28 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news:
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To find a host cricket, this parasitic fly listens to more than the beat
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A pregnant female Ormia ochracea fly has a challenging problem to solve. She must listen for the song of male crickets, locate one in the dark, and use him as a host for her developing offspring.
But first, she has to decide whether that song is worth chasing.
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To find a host cricket, this parasitic fly listens to more than the beat
*
A pregnant female Ormia ochracea fly has a challenging problem to solve. She must listen for the song of male crickets, locate one in the dark, and use him as a host for her developing offspring.
But first, she has to decide whether that song is worth chasing.
N . . .