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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 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.
Phorid flies will attempt to lay eggs inside any nearby ants. Infected ants move and attack 50% more slowly. They become dead after 2 minutes without losing any health.


Ants have 0% chance to fend off phorid flies when they are carrying anything and 30% chance when they don't. Level 3 soldiers have 100% chance to fend off phorid flies, even if they are carrying leaves.  
Ants have 0% chance to fend off phorid flies when they are carrying anything and 30% chance when they don't. Level 3 soldiers have 100% chance to fend off phorid flies, even if they are carrying leaves.  


Successful defense will cause the flies to leave the area permanently. Each ant can only chase away a fly every 2 minutes. Ants can still remove phorid flies even if you disable attacking.
Successful defense will cause the flies to leave the area permanently. Each ant can only chase away a fly every 2 minutes. Ants can still remove phorid flies even if you disable attacking.
The mechanics are also applied to termite units in custom colonies.


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=='''Trivia'''==
=='''Trivia'''==
* These phorid flies are most likely from ''Apocephalus'' genus, 3 species of which are known to be parasitic to ''Atta cephalotes''.  
* These phorid flies are most likely from ''Apocephalus'' genus, 3 species of which are known to be parasitic to [[Leafcutter Ant|''Atta cephalotes'']].  


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Latest revision as of 11:37, 28 November 2024

Information
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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 any nearby ants. Infected ants move and attack 50% more slowly. They become dead after 2 minutes without losing any health.

Ants have 0% chance to fend off phorid flies when they are carrying anything and 30% chance when they don't. Level 3 soldiers have 100% chance to fend off phorid flies, even if they are carrying leaves.

Successful defense will cause the flies to leave the area permanently. Each ant can only chase away a fly every 2 minutes. 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.