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This blood-feeding fly sacrifices its sight after finding a host
Deer keds rely on flight and vision to find a host, but everything changes once they land. After shedding their wings forever, these parasites reduce the activity of key vision-related genes by about half. Scientists believe they are effectively trading sharp eyesight for extra energy that can be used for feeding and reproduction.
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phys.org
Parasitic fly 'sacrifices sight' after finding host, study shows
Deer keds—biting flies found across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas—use their eyes and flight to locate a host, typically deer, but occasionally humans or other mammals.…
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nautil.us
This Blood-Sucking Fly Drastically Transforms When It Finds Its Prey
This Blood-Sucking Fly Drastically Transforms When It Finds Its Prey: Just in case you needed some new nightmare fuel
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sciencedaily.com
This blood-feeding fly sacrifices its sight after finding a host
Deer keds rely on flight and vision to find a host, but everything changes once they land. After shedding their wings forever, these parasites reduce the activity of key…
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eurekalert.org
Parasitic fly ‘sacrifices sight’ after finding host, study finds
A blood-feeding parasitic fly loses visual sensitivity after finding a host and permanently giving up flight, new research shows.