VFT & Crane flies

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Date: Thu, 4 Jun 1998 23:50:36 -0700
From: "Scott Mcphee" <hyphae@email.msn.com>
To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com
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Subject: VFT & Crane flies

While searching for insects to feed my fly trap, I decided on a crane fly
(Tipula species). After a few days of being in the trap, the trap developed
a black rot beginning at the insects head or thorax area and spreading
through the trap, but not progressing down the petiole. I believe that
Tipula species are carriers of a disease of grasses. Maybe this is infecting
my VFT?

I placed another crane fly in and recieved the same effect. Other insects
(sowbugs - which it loves-very juicy!, soldier beetles, houseflies, etc.) do
not have the same effect in my growing conditions. Has anyone else noticed
this on their traps?

Scott Mcphee

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