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Fishflies are members of the subfamily Chauliodinae, belonging to the megalopteran family Corydalidae. [1] They are most easily distinguished from their closest relatives, dobsonflies, by the jaws (mandibles) and antennae.
This leads to flies having more reproduction abilities than most insects, and much quicker. Flies occur in large populations due to their ability to mate effectively and quickly during the mating season. [35] More primitive groups mates in the air during swarming, but most of the more advanced species with a 360° torsion mate on a substrate. [73]
The ZW sex-determination system is a chromosomal system that determines the sex of offspring in birds, some fish and crustaceans such as the giant river prawn, some insects (including butterflies and moths), the schistosome family of flatworms, and some reptiles, e.g. majority of snakes, lacertid lizards and monitors, including Komodo dragons.
Other applications of flightless flies include using them as convenient feeders for a variety of companion animals, usually small reptiles such as geckos, [6] being highly versatile due to their small size. [7] Fruit flies are a useful source of protein for captive ant colonies.
Millions of fruit flies are being dumped over Los Angeles as officials try to fight back against an invasive species.. Around 2.25 million sterile male fruit flies will be dropped over the Leimert ...
They are unique among insects in that they moult one more time after acquiring functional wings; [13] this last-but-one winged instar usually lives a very short time and is known as a subimago, or to fly fishermen as a dun. Mayflies at the subimago stage are a favourite food of many fish, and many fishing flies are modelled to resemble them ...
This chopped salad is loaded with fiber and prebiotic chickpeas, promoting a healthy gut. Green cabbage keeps the color vibrant and fresh, though red cabbage works just as well. View Recipe
Health inspectors found multiple issues at restaurants in the Midlands in September. Here’s a list of some of the worst offenders.