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{{Creature Infobox|image=File:ThumbPhoridFly.jpg|name=Phorid fly|scientific=''Apocephalus sp.''|environment=Rainforest|form=Adult|trait=Speed debuff<br/><Death}} | {{Creature Infobox|image=File:ThumbPhoridFly.jpg|name=Phorid fly|scientific=''Apocephalus sp.''|environment=Rainforest|form=Adult|trait=Speed debuff<br/><Death}} | ||
Phorid flies are challenge mode enemies in rainforest documentary | Phorid flies are challenge mode enemies in rainforest documentary missions. | ||
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Phorid flies rest on harvestable plants. Infested locations are represented by fly symbols on the minimap. | Phorid flies rest on harvestable plants. Infested locations are represented by fly symbols on the minimap. | ||
Phorid flies will attempt to lay eggs inside nearby [[Leafcutter Ant|leafcutter ants]]. Infected ants | Phorid flies will attempt to lay eggs inside nearby [[Leafcutter Ant|leafcutter ants]]. Infected ants move and attack 50% more slowly. They become dead after 2 minutes without losing any health. Phorid flies can only infect leafcutter ants. | ||
Leafcutter ants have 0% chance to fend off phorid flies when they are carrying leaves and 30% chance when they don't. Level 3 mediae and majors have 100% chance to fend off phorid flies, even if they are carrying leaves. | Leafcutter ants have 0% chance to fend off phorid flies when they are carrying leaves and 30% chance when they don't. Level 3 mediae and majors have 100% chance to fend off phorid flies, even if they are carrying leaves. | ||
Latest revision as of 11:58, 17 October 2024
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| Common name | Phorid fly |
| Scientific name | Apocephalus sp. |
| Environment | Rainforest |
| Forms | Adult |
| Traits | Speed debuff <Death |
Phorid flies are challenge mode enemies in rainforest documentary missions.
Abilities
Phorid flies rest on harvestable plants. Infested locations are represented by fly symbols on the minimap.
Phorid flies will attempt to lay eggs inside nearby leafcutter ants. Infected ants move and attack 50% more slowly. They become dead after 2 minutes without losing any health. Phorid flies can only infect leafcutter ants.
Leafcutter ants have 0% chance to fend off phorid flies when they are carrying leaves and 30% chance when they don't. Level 3 mediae and majors have 100% chance to fend off phorid flies, even if they are carrying leaves.
A successful defense will cause the flies to leave the area permanently. Each ant can only chase away a fly every 2 minutes. Leafcutter ants can still remove phorid flies even if you disable attacking.
Appearances
You can encounter phorid flies in:
Trivia
- These phorid flies are most likely from Apocephalus genus, 3 species of which are known to be parasitic to Atta cephalotes.
