Termite, Fly Larva

This Fly Larva’s Butt Looks Like a Termite’s Head—and Termites Are Falling for It
“Most termites live several meters deep and have no visual perception. However, harvester termites come out at dusk to collect grass, so they have functional eyes that the larvae are able to mimic with their spiracles [breathing holes],” Vila explained.
Rare fly species wears fake termite head to infiltrate nests
According to the team, the relationship between the blow fly larvae and termites appears to be some form of social parasitism or symbiosis. Humpbacked flies and termites have a similar relationship. However, it is adult humpback flies and not the larvae that mimic termites.
This Bizarre Larva Has a Fake Face to Fool Termites
This rare blow fly species has larvae that fit right in with the termites down to copying their odor.
Fly larva with a fake termite face can infiltrate termite mounds and socialize
Nature is full of impostors, and many of them are found in the insect world. Certain species, such as the bee fly or the ant spider, are experts at misdirection and their ability to confuse predators or prey is on a par with that of John Travolta in Face/Off and Arya Stark in Game of Thrones.
Moroccan fly maggot uses fake face on its butt to infiltrate termite colony
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.
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Flying ants vs. termites — the key differences between these winged pests
If you've spotted winged insects in your backyard and want to ... they're ants with wings and that's exactly what they ...
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Termites: What to Know
What do termites look like? Worker termites are about ... Termites don't run around in the open like ants or other insects. They tunnel directly into the wood from the soil or travel ...
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Ants, facts and information
Ants are common insects, but they have some unique capabilities ... red, or yellow. Ants look much like termites, and the two are often confused. Ants can be identified by their elbowed ...