
AnimalsDecember 19, 2022
These Male Wasps Use Genital Spines to Scare Off Attackers
In one species of mason wasp, “pseudo stings” on males’ genitals let them mimic females and scare predators
Grace van Deelen is a science and environmental journalist. She also has a research background and has worked in the field with pollinators and coffee plants. Read more of her work on her website.

These Male Wasps Use Genital Spines to Scare Off Attackers
In one species of mason wasp, “pseudo stings” on males’ genitals let them mimic females and scare predators

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