Pelecinus
Scientific name: Pelecinus
Pelecinus
Scientific name: Pelecinus
Description
Pelecinus, a remarkable genus, are not your average parasitic wasps. What sets them apart is their extraordinarily long abdomen, especially prominent in females. These wasps utilize their elongated abdomens in an extraordinary way鈥攑enetrating the soil to target and lay eggs directly into beetle larvae underground. Contrary to what one might think, they are harmless to humans and play a vital role in controlling pest populations, showcasing how appearances can be deceiving in the insect world.
Species of Pelecinus
Scientific Classification
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