Dance Fly (Empis tessellata) adult, fallen victim to Pathogenic Fungus (Entomophthora muscae) that enters brain and causes it to land, climb to the top of bush and die, whereupon fungal spores erupt from legs and body and are spread by wind
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Dance Fly (Empis tessellata) adult, fallen victim to Pathogenic Fungus (Entomophthora muscae) that enters brain and causes it to land, climb to the top of bush and die, whereupon fungal spores erupt from legs and body and are spread by wind
Dance Fly (Empis tessellata) adult, fallen victim to Pathogenic Fungus (Entomophthora muscae) that enters brain and causes it to land, climb to the top of bush and die, whereupon fungal spores erupt from legs and body and are spread by wind, Priory Water Nature Reserve, Leicestershire, England, may
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Nature's Dance of Life and Death - A Tragic Tale of a Fallen Fly
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. In this snapshot, we witness the dramatic dance between life and death in the insect kingdom. Meet the unfortunate Dance Fly (Empis tessellata), whose fate took a chilling twist when it fell victim to the Pathogenic Fungus (Entomophthora muscae). As if straight out of a horror movie, this tiny fly unknowingly became host to an insidious fungus that invaded its brain. The result? A bizarre behavior that compelled our protagonist to land, climb to the top of a bush, and meet its untimely demise. But nature never ceases to amaze us! Just as tragedy struck, another spectacle unfolded. From every leg and inch of its body, fungal spores erupted like fireworks on a dark night. These minuscule particles were carried away by the wind, spreading far and wide. This extraordinary phenomenon reminds us that even in death, life finds a way. While our fallen friend may have met an unfortunate end, it played an essential role in perpetuating the cycle of nature. So next time you find yourself strolling through Priory Water Nature Reserve in Leicestershire, England during springtime, keep your eyes peeled for these mesmerizing moments where science meets artistry – reminding us all that there is beauty even in life's most unexpected twists and turns.
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