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Ampulex compressa
This wasp is known for its unusual reproductive behavior. First it stings a cockroach preventing its flight response, but leaving it mobile. Then it grabs the cockroach's antennae and leads it to its burrow to use it as a host for its larvae.
Spotted at Ala Wai Park.
I wish I could have gotten a few more photos of this unusual insect, but it was gone within a second of my spotting it. 04-15 Actually saw one dragging a cockroach by its antennae. Added pictures 3 & 4.
Spotted on Apr 3, 2015
Submitted on Apr 11, 2015
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Added pics 3 &4 showing wasp leading cockroach.