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The host was likely a flying insect of a similar size to the wasp, he added.Similar, although not identical, behavior has been observed among living parasitoid wasp species. For example ...

"The discovery was truly fascinating!," GAO continued. "It provided key insights into the prey capture strategies of early parasitoid wasps, shedding light on their diverse parasitic behaviors in ...

"The discovery was truly fascinating!," GAO continued. "It provided key insights into the prey capture strategies of early parasitoid wasps, shedding light on their diverse parasitic behaviors in deep ...

Aucklanders who feel like they have been dealing with more wasps are not imagining it. An ecology professor said a long, dry summer had led to the region being swarmed by wasps. Auckland Council ...

An ancient wasp may have used an odd structure at its rear end to capture insects and lay its eggs on or inside of them, according to a new study published Thursday in BMC Biology. Researchers ...