Evolution Can’t Digest This Fly

Conifer sawfly larvae consume pine needles while safely handling the toxic oils they contain. Specialized digestive and storage systems allow the insects to separate, store, and deploy these compounds as a defense against predators. This adaptation makes them effective herbivores and pests.

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