Fairy wasp

Fairy wasp

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Science, Biology

1st - 6th Grade

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The fairy wasp is a tiny insect that spends most of its life underwater. It is known for its unique reproductive strategy, where the female lays her eggs inside the eggs of larger insects like water beetles. The wasp larvae feed on the undeveloped beetle, exhibiting parasitic behavior. Once matured, the adult wasps mate and the females lay eggs to continue the cycle. The entire life cycle is completed in a short span, emphasizing the wasp's adaptation to its environment.

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What type of behavior is exhibited by the fairy wasp when it feeds on the water beetle?

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What happens to the adult wasps after they emerge from the water beetle egg?

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