Tag Archives: Parasitic

In an astonishing discovery that redefines our understanding of insect anatomy and symbiosis, researchers have uncovered a unique fungal nursery hidden within the hindlegs of female dinidorid stinkbugs, challenging the long-held assumption that these structures served as auditory organs. Traditionally, the conspicuously enlarged surface on the hindleg of female dinidorid stinkbugs has been identified as a tympanal organ—an evolutionary adaptation …

Missouri’s ‘kissing bugs’ are spreading an incredibly rare parasitic disease that’s here to stay, CDC says  KSDK ‘Kissing bug’ disease is here to stay in the US, experts say. Here’s why it’s spreading  CNN What is ‘kissing bug’ disease? Bug that spreads Chagas disease found in US, including Ohio  The Columbus Dispatch What To Know About the ‘Kissing Bug’ Disease: Symptoms, Risks and …

CINCINNATI (WKRC) – Health authorities sounded the alarm for a deadly parasitic infection that has already infected eight people, with the insect source being found in 32 states, including Ohio. The CDC and WHO have been encouraged to officially declare Chagas disease endemic in the United States following the eight infections, per New York Post. “This is a disease that …

A wave of floating blobs has appeared throughout US waterways, leaving some swimmers and boaters fearful that these could be giant marine parasites. The gelatinous objects have been called ‘cursed gummy bears,’ ‘mutant brains,’ and even ‘sci-fi nightmares,’ as more and more people come across them in freshwater ponds, lakes, and rivers this summer.  Despite growing to the size of a human …

There are all sorts of cruel parasites out there, and more are being uncovered all the time. Scientists have recently found several invasive species of parasitic wasps that have now landed in the U.S. Researchers at Binghamton University and the University of Iowa made the discovery. For the first time ever, they detected the presence of two closely related parasitic …

A newly released study in the Journal of Hymenoptera Research has confirmed the first official sightings of Bootanomyia dorsalis—a European parasitic wasp—in both the eastern and western United States, raising concerns about ecological balance and species disruption. Researchers have confirmed that Bootanomyia dorsalis, a wasp species previously unseen in North America, is now causing alarm among scientists for its potential …

Invasive species have a reputation for causing trouble. From the cane toad to the Asian tiger mosquito, these creatures are responsible for disrupting ecosystems worldwide. In the latest invasive species news, a type of parasitic wasp from Europe has been spotted in the U.S. for the first time. Here’s what you should know about it. How Bootanomyia dorsalis Impacts Its …