Research from St. Olaf College and the University of Denver, published in Current Biology, found that a parasitic fly in Hawaii has evolved to eavesdrop on the mating calls of Pacific field crickets.

A Pacific field cricket and Hawaiian parasitic fly next to each other. Credit: the University of Denver and St. Olaf College A Pacific field cricket and Hawaiian parasitic fly next to each other.

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