Emerald cockroach wasp

Rotting and Decaying Matter, On and Within Other Organisms (Parasitic and Symbiotic Relationships)

Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Tropical Rainforests

Since emerald cockroach wasp primarily preys on cockroaches, using them as lures in traps could be effective.

The larvae of emerald cockroach wasp typically develop inside the body of a paralyzed cockroach, often found in the cockroach's own habitat like warm, moist, and dark areas such as underneath logs or inside crevices in soils or walls. Adult emerald cockroach wasp can often be found in similar environments where their prey resides but are also attracted to flowers for nectar and can be seen in gardens or meadows. To locate the various developmental stages of emerald cockroach wasp, one must search in the habitats preferred by their prey for larvae, and for adults, areas including both prey habitats and flowering plants should be investigated.

The best time to find adult emerald cockroach wasp is during daylight hours when they are most active, typically in the early morning or late afternoon.

Warm and dry conditions are suitable for finding emerald cockroach wasp as these creatures prefer such climates for activity and hunting.