Parasitising Collection

Root-knot nematode larva, SEM
Root-knot nematode larva. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the whiplike larva of the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita. Here, it is penetrating a tomato root

Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) larva, attached to American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) host, South Asia, Africa and Pacific Islands (controlled conditions)

Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) egg, just deposited on American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) host, South Asia, Africa and Pacific Islands (controlled conditions)

American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) adult, grooming in response to being stung by Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa)

Fungus parasitising a fly. Close-up of a fly that has been killed by the parasitic fungus Entomophthora muscae. This fungus is highly adapted to its host

Dodder parasitising a tomato plant. Dodder (Cuscuta sp.) tendril (yellow) wrapping itself around a tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) plant

Western Green Lizard (Lacerta bilineata) adult, close-up of skin with two ticks attached, Italy

Fungus (Clavicipitaceae sp. ) fruiting bodies, emerging from dead parasitized troglophile moth
Fungus (Clavicipitaceae sp.) fruiting bodies, emerging from dead parasitized troglophile moth, Grotta delle Vene (Veins Cave), Ormea, Cuneo Province, Piedmont, Italy, january

Sac Fungus (Cordyceps sp. ) fruiting bodies emerging from dead parasitized Spider (Ctenidae sp. ), Manu Road
Sac Fungus (Cordyceps sp.) fruiting bodies emerging from dead parasitized Spider (Ctenidae sp.), Manu Road, Departemento Cuzco, Andes, Peru

Leech (Hirudinea sp. ) adult, parasitizing Atlantic Stream Crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes) underwater, Italy
Leech (Hirudinea sp.) adult, parasitizing Atlantic Stream Crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes) underwater, Italy

Ichneumon Wasp (Ichneumonoidea sp. ) cocoons, on fritillary butterfly larva, Causse de Gramat, Massif Central, Lot
Ichneumon Wasp (Ichneumonoidea sp.) cocoons, on fritillary butterfly larva, Causse de Gramat, Massif Central, Lot, France, may

Sac Fungus (Cordyceps tuberculata) fruiting bodies emerged from dead parasitized moth, Manu Road, Departemento Cuzco, Andes, Peru

Dance Fly (Empis tessellata) adult, fallen victim to Pathogenic Fungus (Entomophthora muscae) that enters brain and causes it to land, climb to the top of bush and die

Parasitic marine snails (Luetzenia asthenosomae, white) laying eggs on a host fire urchin (Asthenosoma varium). Photographed in Bali, Indonesia

Honey bee mite, SEM
Honey bee mite. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a honey bee mite (Varroa sp.). Parasitic mites have decimated hives of wild and domesticated honey bees (Apis mellifera)

Creole fish and parasite
Creole fish (Paranthias furcifer) with a parasitic isopod attached to its head. The creole fish is found near reefs in the tropical Atlantic Ocean. It feeds on zooplankton

Parasitic isopod on cardinalfish
Parasitic isopod (Nerocila sp.) on blackstripe cardinalfish (Apogon nigrofasciatus). Photographed off Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Parasite and cells
Concept image. An aggresive unknown Parasite has entered a cell and consumes it from within

Plant parasite, light micrograph
Plant parasite. Polarised light micrograph of a transverse section through a plant stem (left) entwined by the common dodder (Cuscuta sp.) parasitic plant (round, right)

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"Nature's Intricate Web: The Art of Parasitising" A Buff-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) adult, captured in a close-up of its head, reveals an unexpected infestation of mites. Even the smallest creatures can become hosts to parasites in our garden sanctuary. Witness the Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) adult female as she skillfully stings an American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana). This fascinating act showcases nature's ability to exploit and control other species for its own survival. Inside the body of the unfortunate American Cockroach host lies an Emerald Cockroach Wasp larva, quietly developing and consuming its host from within. Nature's cycle continues with this intricate parasitic relationship. Emerging triumphantly from the dead body of her former host, an Emerald Cockroach Wasp adult female symbolizes both death and rebirth in one extraordinary moment. Life finds a way even amidst decay. Leading her captive American Cockroach companion with precision, the Emerald Cockroach Wasp adult female demonstrates her dominance over another species through manipulation and control. Freshly deposited on its unsuspecting American Cockroach host, an Emerald Cockroach Wasp egg marks the beginning of a new chapter in this complex parasitic tale - a story that unfolds within nature's realm. Attached firmly to its unwilling American Cockroach host, an Emerald Cockroach Wasp larva thrives by exploiting resources provided by another creature's existence – showcasing nature's resourcefulness at every turn. Carrying materials back to her burrow alongside a buried American cockroach carcass, the industrious Emerald Cocokach wasp prepares for future generations while utilizing every aspect of their prey for their own benefit. Leading yet another captive American cockraoch towards uncertain fate, the emerald cocokach wasp adult female displays her prowess in manipulating and controlling other species for her own survival.