Scientists discover ancient wasp that snatched prey like a Venus flytrap, name it after mythological sea monster
"I've seen a lot of strange insects, but this has to be one of the most peculiar-looking ones I've seen in a while," said one ...
Bizarre creature preserved in 99 million-year-old amber was ‘beyond imagination,’ scientists say
A parasitic wasp that flew among dinosaurs had a Venus flytrap-like contraption on its abdomen that likely allowed it to ...
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Venus flytrap wasp? Scientists find ancient insect preserved in amber that snatched prey
The wasp’s flaps and teeth-like hairs resemble the structure of the carnivorous Venus flytrap plant, which snaps shut to digest unsuspecting insects. But the design of the wasp’s getup made ...
Check out this ancient wasp with a flytrap for a bottom
Scientists have identified a new species of wasp trapped in amber for 99-million years and a remarkable bottom!
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A Venus flytrap wasp? Scientists uncover an ancient insect preserved in amber that snatched its prey
The wasp’s flaps and teeth-like hairs resemble the structure of the carnivorous Venus flytrap plant, which snaps shut to digest unsuspecting insects. But the design of the wasp's getup made ...