Jewel wasps carve up cockroaches like jack-o’-lanterns in a way scientists have never seen before. By Jason Bittel If you loathe cockroaches, you’re going to love the emerald jewel wasp. Females of ...
Imagine a predator that doesn’t just kill its prey, but performs a high-stakes “brain surgery” to turn it into a willing servant. Meet the jewel wasp (Ampulex compressa), a shimmering, emerald-hued ...
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Alien jewel wasp larvae burst out of cockroaches
This emerald bug might look like a piece of fine jewellery. But take my word for it. You don’t want this wasp anywhere near you, even if it would make a beautiful accessory. India condemns remarks ...
A group of 300 museum visitors voted to name a new species of cockroach wasps the Ampulex Dementor. The name is inspired by the Dementors from the magical world of Harry Potter, Mugglenet reports. The ...
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