Grass-carrying wasps
Scientific name: Isodontia
Grass-carrying wasps
Scientific name: Isodontia
Description
Isodontia are a captivating group of wasps known for their unique nesting habits. Unlike many other wasps, these solitary creatures utilize pre-existing tunnels in wood, filling them with paralyzed grasshoppers to feed their larvae. Their choice of such specific prey and unconventional nests highlights an ecological precision that often goes unnoticed. Contrary to the aggressive image often associated with wasps, Isodontia are typically non-aggressive towards humans unless provoked.