New species of spider wasp may use chemical signals from dead ants to protect nest
Wednesday, July 2, 2014 - 20:00
in Biology & Nature
A new species of spider wasp, the 'Bone-house Wasp,' may use chemical cues from dead ants as a nest protection strategy. Wasps use a wide variety of nest protection strategies, including digging holes or occupying pre-existing cavities such as in wood.