Asilidae / Robber Fly : Beware of Powerful Neurotoxic Venom
Автор: GvkEmpire369
Загружено: 2025-07-01
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Описание:
While they don't actively seek out humans, robber flies can deliver a painful bite if mishandled, as their bite is adapted for injecting digestive enzymes and venom into their prey. Robber flies are venomous. They use a specialized mouthpart to pierce their prey and inject a venom that immobilizes and begins to digest it. This venom is a complex mix of peptides and proteins, with some having neurotoxic effects on their prey.
Venom Delivery:
Robber flies have a sharp, beak-like mouthpart called a proboscis that they use to pierce their prey.
Venom Composition:
Their venom contains a mix of proteins and peptides, including some that act as neurotoxins, according to a study by Drukewitz et al..
Purpose of Venom:
The venom is used to quickly subdue prey by paralyzing it, and it also begins the digestive process by liquefying the prey's insides.
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