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The eggs hatch as caterpillars which feed on the aphids. The ants do not defend the aphids from the caterpillars, since the caterpillars produce a pheromone which deceives the ants into treating them like ants, and carrying the caterpillars into their nest. Once there, the ants feed the caterpillars, which in return produce honeydew for the ants.
People will often have symptoms for months before being diagnosed. [1] The average duration of the condition is about three years. [1] If not treated, symptoms will typically worsen. People may develop chronic scarring as a result. [9] Antipsychotics or treating the underlying condition may cure delusional parasitosis. [1]