Female Bethylid Wasps on Host Larva (IMAGE)

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council

Female Bethylid Wasps on Host Larva

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Female bethylid wasps on host larva. Researchers funded by BBSRC have found that wasps fighting over larvae on which to lay their eggs release potent chemicals if they are defeated.

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Sonia Dourlot

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