Wasp and Spider Interactions

The video explores the unusual predator-prey relationship between a fearless wasp and a venomous baboon spider. The wasp penetrates the spider's silk shield, paralyzes it with a sting, and uses it as a host for its egg. The wasp's offspring will feed on the spider, cocoon itself, and eventually emerge as a full-grown spider hunter.

What is the typical relationship between spiders and insects in nature?

• Insects and spiders are mutual predators.

• Spiders are generally predators of insects.

• Insects are typically predators of spiders.

• Spiders are usually prey for insects.

How does the poid wasp initially approach the baboon spider?

• By flying above it

• By digging underground

• Fearlessly and directly

• With caution and hesitation

What does the wasp do after penetrating the spider's silk shield?

• It spins its own silk.

• It retreats immediately.

• It administers a paralyzing sting.

• It lays an egg immediately.

What happens to the spider after the wasp's sting?

• It becomes aggressive.

• It escapes the wasp.

• It falls into a permanent coma.

• It spins more silk.

Where does the wasp lay its egg?

• In a flower

• On a leaf

• On the spider's abdomen

• Inside a cocoon

What is the lifecycle of the wasp's offspring after hatching?

• It immediately becomes a predator.

• It cocoons itself for a year.

• It stays with the mother wasp.

• It flies away to find food.