Flies of many different families comprise the prey. The flies captured are stung to death and used for provisioning the nest, the developing wasp larva being fed progressively from day to day.

Stable flies, particularly Stomoxys calcitrans, are significant pests in livestock systems, causing discomfort to animals and leading to substantial economic losses. These flies are known to feed ...

A study published in mSphere has identified Stomoxys flies (also known as stable flies) as carriers of pathogenic bacteria ...