Social media images lead to first recording of parasitoid wasp species in Japan

Mongabay
Aug 6, 2026, 4:47 am113 pts
Photos of a striking, iridescent wasp posted on social media by wasp enthusiasts in Japan have led to an unexpected discovery: The images are the first record of the species in Japan. The footage also helped scientists describe a male of the species for the first time. The images and a video of the wasps were…

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