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Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) adult female, stinging American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana)
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Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) adult female, stinging American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana)
Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) adult female, stinging American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) to obliterate sense of fear and turn it into zombie, South Asia, Africa and Pacific Islands (controlled conditions)
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Media ID 9673015
© FLPA/Emanuele Biggi
American Ampulicidae Cockroach Cockroaches Egg Host Entomophagous Host Hosts Jewel Wasp Parasite Parasites Parasitic Parasitising Parasitized Parasitizing Parastised Periplaneta Americana Solitary Species Sting Stinging Stung Victim Victims Wasp Wasps Zombie Zombies Zombification Zombified Stings
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Talk about a buzzkill! This Emerald Cockroach Wasp is taking the phrase 'turning fear into a zombie' to a whole new level. With its stunning emerald green body, this fearless female wasp has found her next victim - an American Cockroach. In this photo print, we witness the incredible behavior of this solitary wasp species from South Asia, Africa, and Pacific Islands. Known for their parasitic tendencies, these jewel-like wasps have mastered the art of zombification. As she stings the unsuspecting cockroach with precision and skill, she injects venom that not only paralyzes but also alters its behavior completely. The once-fearful roach becomes a mindless zombie under her control! This snapshot captures the intricate dance between predator and prey in nature's theater. The vibrant colors of both insects create a striking contrast against the backdrop of tropical foliage. It's hard not to marvel at the wonders of our natural world when you see such bizarre interactions like these. Who knew that even invertebrates could be so cunning? So next time you come across an American Cockroach or spot an elegant Emerald Cockroach Wasp hovering nearby, remember - there might just be some zombie action happening right before your eyes!
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