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πŸ”€ Twisted-Wing Parasites

Planthopper Strepsipteran

Halictophagus australensis

Not Evaluated

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An Australian strepsipteran parasite of delphacid planthoppers. It alters the host's reproductive development and morphology.

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Parasitized planthoppers develop intersex characteristics, with males growing female-like features and vice versa.