New Study Refines Trapping Strategy for Invasive Fly in Galápagos

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Larvae of the fly Philornis downsi parasitize young birds and are driving down populations of at least eight species of small native landbirds in the Galápagos. A new study finds key improvements for trapping the flies to better understand their behavior and boost conservation efforts for the birds they target. [Read more]

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