Fairy wasp

The fairy wasp is a tiny insect that spends most of its life underwater. It is known for its unique reproductive strategy, where the female lays her eggs inside the eggs of larger insects like water beetles. The wasp larvae feed on the undeveloped beetle, exhibiting parasitic behavior. Once matured, the adult wasps mate and the females lay eggs to continue the cycle. The entire life cycle is completed in a short span, emphasizing the wasp's adaptation to its environment.

What is the primary habitat of the fairy wasp?

• Underwater in lakes and ponds

• Deserts

• Forests

• Mountain tops

How does the fairy wasp ensure its eggs are protected?

• By laying them in the soil

• By depositing them inside larger insect eggs

• By hiding them under leaves

• By carrying them on its back

What term describes the fairy wasp's behavior of feeding off another species?

• Symbiotic

• Commensal

• Parasitic

• Mutualistic

What do fairy wasp larvae consume for nutrients?

• Plant roots

• Small fish

• Water beetle eggs

• Algae

What must the female fairy wasp do after emerging as an adult?

• Find food for herself

• Find a mate

• Quickly find a place to lay her eggs

• Build a nest