Harmful Effects of Wasp

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Harmful Effects of Wasp

Leucospis affinis

Wasp poses risks to solitary bee populations by parasitizing their nests, leading to a decrease in pollinators. The larvae of wasp consume bee larvae and their food reserves, impacting ecosystem services like pollination but are not a direct threat to humans or other animals.

Parasite

How Does the Wasp Practice Parasitism?

Parasitic Stage

Larvae

Parasitic Objects

Invertebrates

Parasitic Objects Examples

Bees

Parasitic Types

Endoparasitism

Degree of Impact

Severe

Wasp parasitizes solitary bees, entering their nests to lay eggs. Once hatched, the larvae consume the bee larvae and stored food. This parasitism affects bee populations, reducing pollinators, but ensures survival and dispersal of wasp.

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