Like many moths in the Sphingidae family, this species has a furry body and ... Although this species isn't considered a major pest, its larvae can sometimes damage fruits. These caterpillars feast on ...
A sphinx moth tends to appear in the late afternoon and evening, and often visits night-blooming flowers. Here are some types ...
A new species of wasp has been discovered that lays its eggs inside adult fruit flies. The wasp larva grows inside the fly and then rips the fly open when it emerges, a recent study described. An ...
Syntretus perlmani lays its eggs in the bodies of living, adult fruit flies instead of larvae or pupae. The wasp larvae then burst out of the fly’s abdomen, killing it. The process is detailed ...