June 15, 2023

I am a Caribbean Scoliid Wasp

I was introduced to control sugarcane pests

I lay my eggs in Scarab Beetle larvae

To the larvae - they define "unwanted guests."

Location: Jones Pier Conservation Area, Jungle Trail

Sources: https://doi.org/10.1653/024.101.0334

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