Mind-controlling fungus makes zombie cicadas lure other cicadas to a zombie fate

[admin]

Not only does the fungus Massospora infect cicadas, eat their bodies and turn them into mind-controlled zombies, it forces them to attract more cicada victims.

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[Hildy]

The key question is how can I get some to field test in my backyard?

 

[WhisperinPints]

Patience. China has shipped them.

 

[TorbjornLarsson]

Patience. China has shipped them.

Claim in need of reference.

 

[WhisperinPints]

Ref: Current events. AYFKM?

 

[Hildy]

The only thing I can find on Google is an eCrater ad from Jin Chan Hua which is for the Ophiocordyceps Sobolifera cicada fungus . I suspect they tagged the ad with Massospora Cicadina after the articles showed up.

 

[cpc65]

Shortly after his interview for this article Mr. Lovett was observed standing by the roadside flicking his wings.