To kill off parasites, an insect self-medicates with alcohol....

[kinyonga]

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120216133428.htm

 

[Pearl Fields]

wow

 

[Pearl Fields]

thats really fascinating, thanks for posting it!!!

 

[kinyonga]

Welcome!

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

Well, that puts a different spin on "gut loading"... ?

 

[AmandaS]

I thought the fruit flies acted funny. Lol