Jewel wasps carve up cockroaches like jack-o’-lanterns in a way scientists have never seen before. By Jason Bittel If you loathe cockroaches, you’re going to love the emerald jewel wasp. Females of ...

This emerald bug might look like a piece of fine jewellery. But take my word for it. You don’t want this wasp anywhere near you, even if it would make a beautiful accessory. State of emergency ...

Imagine a predator that doesn’t just kill its prey, but performs a high-stakes “brain surgery” to turn it into a willing servant. Meet the jewel wasp (Ampulex compressa), a shimmering, emerald-hued ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The book is rethinking the importance of the animal kingdom's most hated creatures (Image: Pixabay) A writer and former academic ...

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