Philanthus triangulum 5_Sandy

Solitary wasps, like this beewolf (Philanthus triangulum) secrete complex cocktails of compounds in their sting and head glands to subdue and preserve their prey, which serves as food for their larvae. These secretions have neurological and antimicrobial activity, at the very least (Image: Ross Piper).

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