A study published in mSphere has identified Stomoxys flies (also known as stable flies) as carriers of pathogenic bacteria that cause bovine mastitis. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin ...

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 ...

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.

"Barn owls know no boundaries; they fly between Jordan, Palestine, and Israel," said Leshem. "They symbolize cooperation." It's a critical region for bird conservation of all kinds, sitting at the ...