Review of ‘Rise of the Zombie Bugs’: A Gripping Exploration into the Lessons of Zombie Insects

The Rise of Zombie Bugs
Mindy Weisberger (Johns Hopkins University Press)

Snails infiltrate exposed leaves that attract birds, while pulsating ice trails with vibrant stripes emerge from the safety of the shade. Larger animals may mistake these ice trails for delectable caterpillars and feathers, leading to the unintentional invasion of a parasite. Saccaniaputris snails are among those affected.

This unfortunate mollusk is not alone. It is quite common for insects, hornets, and other organisms to manipulate the behavior of their hosts…