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Ampulex compressa
The emerald cockroach wasp or jewel wasp is a solitary wasp of the family Ampulicidae. It is known for its unusual reproductive behavior, which involves stinging a cockroach and using it as a host for its larvae
The wasp is mostly found in the tropical regions of South Asia, Africa and the Pacific islands
Spotted on Mar 6, 2013
Submitted on Mar 7, 2013
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