When the team looked in the traps, they found two species of parasitic wasps: T. drosophilae, which parasitises fruit fly pupae (the stage just before they become an adult), and Asobara japonica ...

A large number of wasp species lay their eggs in fruit fly larvae or pupae. In such instances, the eggs remain dormant in the ...

The predictions of the model are then compared to the outcome of interspecific competition treatments. Order the living wasp cultures and fly pupae to arrive at most one week before class. Wasps are ...

Delve into the dark world of parasitic wasps and discover their grisly takeovers of living caterpillars. Becoming a butterfly is a dangerous game, and it's easy for caterpillars to fall victim to some ...

The study found that middle-aged wasp pupae stored at 10 °C for short periods exhibited the best parasitic abilities and longevity, which is crucial for effective pest control in the field[1].

If the pupa was attacked by parasites, something else may emerge instead of a ladybird. The size and number of parasites gives a strong clue what they are. Neither of the wasps can sting you.