Ensign Wasps! (The Roach Hunters)

About this episode

This episode explores ensign wasps, their unique characteristics, and their long history.

This week we're covering ensign wasps — the tiny black insects you've probably seen pacing along your walls, bobbing that little flag-like abdomen up and down. We'll look into their bizarre body plan, their 150-million-year history, and why the correct response to finding one is to leave it alone and say thank you. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsectsforFun IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6

People in this episode

Host: insectsforfun

Topics covered

• ensign wasps
• insect behavior
• natural history
• entomology
• insect conservation

Keywords

• ensign wasps
• insects
• body plan
• natural history
• insect behavior

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