Tote Bag : Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) adult female, emerging from dead body of American Cockroach
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Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) adult female, emerging from dead body of American Cockroach
Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) adult female, emerging from dead body of American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) after it fed upon it as larva and pupated inside, South Asia, Africa and Pacific Islands (controlled conditions)
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 9673061
© FLPA/Emanuele Biggi
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Our tote bags are made from soft, durable, poly-poplin fabric and include a one inch (2.5cm) black strap for easy carrying on your shoulder. All seams are double-stitched for added durability. Each tote bag is machine-washable in cold water and is printed on both sides using the same image. Approximate size of bag is 50x33cm (20"x13")
Our tote bags are made from soft durable fabric and include a strap for easy carrying
Estimated Product Size is 50cm x 32.7cm (19.7" x 12.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Nature's Most Unusual Love Story - The Emerald Cockroach Wasp and its Peculiar Affection for American Cockroaches!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot, we witness a truly bizarre phenomenon unfolding in the depths of South Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands. Meet the Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa), an audacious female with a taste for adventure - or rather, cockroaches! As if straight out of a sci-fi movie, our protagonist emerges triumphantly from the lifeless body of her victim – an unfortunate American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana). But hold on tight! This is no ordinary wasp; it possesses extraordinary powers. The Emerald Cockroach Wasp starts its journey as a tiny larva that feeds upon its host until it pupates inside. After undergoing metamorphosis within this eerie cocoon-like chamber, it finally breaks free into adulthood. Talk about emerging in style! But what drives such peculiar behavior? Well, these solitary wasps have evolved to be parasitic geniuses! They skillfully manipulate their roach victims by injecting venom directly into their brains. This venom acts as mind control potion, turning once fearless roaches into docile zombies. Once subdued and immobilized by her potent cocktail of chemicals, our resourceful heroine lays her eggs on the helpless cockroach's abdomen. As they hatch and grow within their living nursery, they feast upon their still-living host. So next time you spot an
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