Understanding the Attraction and Risks of Common FliesA single housefly can carry over 200 pathogens on its body. That statistic unsettles me every time I see one landing on a countertop. Flies are drawn to warmth, moisture, and decaying organic matter. In South...
Understanding Carnivorous PlantsThe Venus flytrap waits with unnerving patience. Its trigger hairs register the weight of a wandering ant, and the lobes close in milliseconds. The fly traps nyt article observed that the plant starves itself for weeks between meals. In...
Understanding Fly Larvae and MaggotsDefining Fly Larvae and Their LifecycleWithin minutes of death, fly larvae can colonise exposed tissue, a fact that unsettles even seasoned investigators. The phrase flies with worms captures a common misconception, because maggots...