Horntails
Scientific name: Siricidae
Horntails
Scientific name: Siricidae
Description
Unlike the common wasp, members of the Siricidae family bore into trees to lay their eggs. Here’s where it gets interesting: they carry a symbiotic fungus that is essential for their larvae's survival. As the larvae burrow, the introduced fungus decomposes the surrounding wood, providing essential nutrients. This mutual relationship challenges the often negative perception of wasps damaging trees purely as destructive pests. In truth, their role initiates natural processes that contribute to forest ecosystems.
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