(Natural News) Researchers have discovered 15 previously unknown species of wasps that can turn their prey into zombies. The newfound species lay their eggs in their hosts like others in the genus Acrotaphus. After an egg hatches, the larva takes over the body of its prey and manipulates its behavior. “The Acrotaphus wasps we studied are very interesting as they […]

(Natural News) Around the world, parasitoid wasps use spiders as the host for their babies. Researchers recently found that the wasps take advantage of the spiders’ hormone to force their victims into doing their bidding. A wasp starts the gruesome series of events by laying an egg on the body of a spider. Its larva feeds on […]