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The Jewel Wasp or Emerald cockroach wasp (Ampulex compressa) is a solitary wasp of the family Ampulicidae. It is known for its unusual reproductive behavior, which involves stinging a cockroach and using it as a host for its larvae. The wasp injects venom directly into the cockroach's brain to control its behavior and feeding its live tissues to her babies. On June 11, 2021 in Tehatta, West Bengal, India. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#6795588
Date Taken	11 June 2021
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Photographer	Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto

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