These parasitic wasps turn other insects into zombies: | TED-Ed

#wasp #wasps #insect #insects #insectfacts #insectworld #bug #bugslife #nature #naturefacts Possessing a venomous sting for paralyzing spiders and a complex life cycle that transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, the blue mud dauber wasp breathes life into tales of survival and wonder. From creating mud nests for their offspring to the peculiar way their larvae gain independence by feasting on entrapped spiders, this insect's existence is a riveting tale of adaptation and unpredictabilit

1.4M views · 903 shares | A wasp larva growing inside a tree tumor. That's one of the many types of parasitism carried out by insects.  | Brut nature | Facebook