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NOTHING ruins a day lying out in the sun like constantly swatting away wasps. A simple hack repels the pesky pests and allows you to soak up the rays in peace. Whether you’re enjoying a ...
The hammer orchid's flower mimics the female wasp looking upward for a male flying by, complete with a fake shiny head and furry body. The orchid even releases an enticing female wasp pheromone.
Flowers are known to employ all manner of trickery to attract pollinators, from taking the shape of an insect mate to emitting wafts of rotting flesh. A South African flower (Ceropegia sandersonii) ...
In the wild, sugars come from flower nectar and honeydew produced by aphids. Wasp larvae also produce a sugary liquid that the adults consume. ‘There is also a lot of sugar at pubs and picnics. Adult ...