Parasitic wasp protective mimicry from wasp moths Watch Video
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Description: A parasitic or Ichneumon wasp, Amblyteles armatorius, showing protective mimicry. The wasp is a parasite of moths, laying its eggs in the larvae. Amblyteles resembles a common wasp, but has no sting and is harmless to humans. The markings on Amblyteles indicate that it is an example of a Batesian mimic - an unprotected species that closely resembles an unpalatable or harmful species and is therefore avoided by potential predators.nSample stock HD 1080p video footage from UK specialist wildlife &
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