Natural History Museum: Fig Wasps and More

Who is the insect curator featured in the video discussing fig wasps?

• Sarah Smith

• Gavin Broad

• Anna

• John Doe

What is the primary role of fig wasps in relation to figs?

• They destroy the figs

• They eat the figs

• They protect the figs from predators

• They pollinate the figs

What is a notable physical feature of female fig wasps?

• They are brightly colored

• They have no legs

• They have large wings

• They have a stingy ovipositor

How do male fig wasps differ from females?

• They have a stingy ovipositor

• They are larger in size

• They have large jaws

• They have wings

What is a common issue faced by fig wasps due to their mating habits?

• Lack of food

• Inbreeding depression

• Predation

• Habitat loss

How many species of fig wasps are there approximately?

• 750

• 1000

• 500

• 100

What type of figs are increasingly consumed that do not involve wasps?

• Canned figs

• Pollinated figs

• Self-fertilizing figs

• Dried figs

What is the primary prey of the Pepsis wasp?

• Bees

• Ants

• Tarantulas

• Butterflies

Where are true Pepsis wasps primarily found?

• Asia

• Europe

• South and Central America

• Australia

What is the main food source for the young of tarantula hunting wasps?

• Nectar

• Small insects

• Tarantulas

• Leaves