‘Metallic’ creature that turns prey into zombie surrogate for babies is a new species
The new species out of China is known to lock its prey away, alive but paralyzed, until its young have hatched.
Scientists discover dinosaur-era wasp that used its rear end to kill
Scientists discover dinosaur-era wasp that used its rear end to kill - The parasitic wasp has been found encased in ...
This ancient ‘Venus fly-trap’ wasp used its butt to kill
However, the hind wings aren’t its only striking features. S. charybdis appears to have evolved a unique, three-flapped ...
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Ancient wasp may have used its rear end to trap flies
Bizarre parasitic wasps preserved in amber about 99 million years ago had trap-like abdomens that they may have used to ...
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1,400 different bug species found in the guts of Asian hornets
they found evidence of 1,400 different species–including some crucial pollinators. The team saw a wide range of insects such as bees, wasps, beetles, flies, butterflies, moths, and even some ...
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We found a new wasp! Students are discovering insect species through citizen science
Students helped name new species, including several species of parasitoid wasp. Around 1,800 students ... a small section of the genome to tell different species apart. The specimens were ...
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We found a new wasp! Students in Australia are discovering insect species through citizen science
This method involves sequencing a small section of the genome to tell different species apart. The specimens were then sent to experts around Australia, who are working to describe any new ...
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Parasitic wasp preserved in 99 million-year-old amber was ‘beyond imagination,’ scientists say
A newly identified parasitic wasp that buzzed and flew among dinosaurs 99 million years ago evolved a bizarre mechanism to ...