These two pseudoscorpions are hitching a ride by clasping onto the legs of a fly. This behaviour known as phoresy allows them to better travel to new locales. They do not feed on the fly.
Many other insects may also be used as transport. Eastern MA. Image and Text Copyright Joe Warfel
These two pseudoscorpions are hitching a ride by clasping onto the legs of a fly. This behaviour known as phoresy allows them to better travel to new locales. They do not feed on the fly.
Many other insects may also be used as transport. Eastern MA. Image and Text Copyright Joe Warfel
Camera: Canon (Canon Eos-1d Mark Ii) |
Original size: 3504px x 2336px |
Current: 400px x 267px |