TIL there are wasps that will paralyze lady bugs with a virus and then put a cocoon of its larvae between the ladybug’s legs. The larvae emerge and intentionally only eat non-vital organs/parts. About 25% of the hosts regain control of their body afterwards

Read more: https://www.janvanduinen.nl/dinocampus-coccinellaeengels.php

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