Kevin Burls shares his experience of discovering how even one species of caterpillar can be a vital resource for many different species of parasitoid insects.
Wasps
Wasp World
As the end of summer approaches, people often observe an uptick in visitors to backyards and parks — wasps! Despite their reputation for stinging people while sneaking sips of soda, only a few wasp species create conflict with people. As a group, wasps have incredibly diverse life histories. They are predators or parasitoids of a variety of pest insects, pollinate flowers, and play an essential role in home yards and broader ecosystems.
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