A fungus turns beetles into zombies and makes them die on flowers; scientists say the timing helps infect the next generation
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September 3, 2026
A fungus infecting goldenrod soldier beetles can alter their behaviour before death and cause changes to their bodies afterwards. Researchers investigating Eryniopsis lampyridarum found infected Chauliognathus pensylvanicus beetles clamped their…