NewsNewly Discovered Scorpionfly Genus with Bizarre Appearanceby University of GöttingenEntomologist describes new large insect species from Nepal with unusual genitalia
NewsLow-Cost, Fly Footpad-Like Adhesive Structure Capable of Repeated Attachment/Detachmentby National Institute for Materials ScienceRecycle-compatible, environmentally friendly technology inspired by footpad formation mechanism during fly's pupal metamorphosis
NewsPredators Help Prey Adapt to an Uncertain Future, Study Findsby University of ZurichResearchers found that losing its natural enemies could make it more difficult for the leaf galling fly to adapt to future environments
NewsZebra Stripes Are Not Good Landing Stripsby University of California - DavisStripes reduce controlled landing by biting flies, supporting the leading hypothesis of their utility
NewsBuzzed Flies Reveal Important Step to Intoxicationby The Scripps Research InstituteDiscovery advances work on antidotes to hangover and intoxication
NewsCracking Open a Cold One with the Fliesby California Institute of TechnologyFruit flies are attracted to carbon dioxide, a gas associated with their favorite foods—and some of our favorite beverages
NewsMosquitoes, Other Blood-Sucking Flies Have Been Spreading Malaria for Up to 100 Million Yearsby Oregon State UniversityThe microorganisms that cause malaria, leishmaniasis, and a variety of other illnesses today can be traced back at least to the time of dinosaurs
NewsIn the Absence of Bees, Flies Are Responsible for Pollination in the Arctic Regionby University of HelsinkiMembers of the Muscidae family are important pollinators, whose abundance impacts the seed production of northern plants
NewsFlies' Disease-Carrying Potential May Be Greater Than Thoughtby Penn StateFlies can be more than pesky picnic crashers, they may be potent pathogen carriers, too