"Insect Behavior."

#12437803

2 June 2025

A Mason wasp (Delta conoideum), a species of potter wasp in the subfamily Eumeninae of the family Vespidae, is seen transporting a paralyzed caterpillar larva to its nest to feed its offspring, in Tehatta, India, on June 2, 2025

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#12437804

2 June 2025

A Mason wasp (Delta conoideum), a species of potter wasp in the subfamily Eumeninae of the family Vespidae, is seen transporting a paralyzed caterpillar larva to its nest to feed its offspring, in Tehatta, India, on June 2, 2025

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#12437805

2 June 2025

A Mason wasp (Delta conoideum), a species of potter wasp in the subfamily Eumeninae of the family Vespidae, is seen transporting a paralyzed caterpillar larva to its nest to feed its offspring, in Tehatta, India, on June 2, 2025

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#12437806

2 June 2025

A Mason wasp (Delta conoideum), a species of potter wasp in the subfamily Eumeninae of the family Vespidae, is seen transporting a paralyzed caterpillar larva to its nest to feed its offspring, in Tehatta, India, on June 2, 2025

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#12437807

2 June 2025

A Mason wasp (Delta conoideum), a species of potter wasp in the subfamily Eumeninae of the family Vespidae, is seen transporting a paralyzed caterpillar larva to its nest to feed its offspring, in Tehatta, India, on June 2, 2025

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#12437808

2 June 2025

A Mason wasp (Delta conoideum), a species of potter wasp in the subfamily Eumeninae of the family Vespidae, is seen transporting a paralyzed caterpillar larva to its nest to feed its offspring, in Tehatta, India, on June 2, 2025

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#12437809

2 June 2025

A Mason wasp (Delta conoideum), a species of potter wasp in the subfamily Eumeninae of the family Vespidae, is seen transporting a paralyzed caterpillar larva to its nest to feed its offspring, in Tehatta, India, on June 2, 2025

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#12428200

31 May 2025

A Calyptra spp. moth, commonly known as a ''vampire moth,'' rests on a wall at night in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on May 31, 2025. Known for its barbed proboscis, the species is capable of piercing fruit skins and, in rare cases, feeding on the blood of mammals. These medium-sized moths, with a wingspan of 35-72 mm, resemble dried leaves for camouflage.

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#12428201

31 May 2025

A Calyptra spp. moth, commonly known as a ''vampire moth,'' rests on a wall at night in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on May 31, 2025. Known for its barbed proboscis, the species is capable of piercing fruit skins and, in rare cases, feeding on the blood of mammals. These medium-sized moths, with a wingspan of 35-72 mm, resemble dried leaves for camouflage.

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#12428202

31 May 2025

A Calyptra spp. moth, commonly known as a ''vampire moth,'' rests on a wall at night in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on May 31, 2025. Known for its barbed proboscis, the species is capable of piercing fruit skins and, in rare cases, feeding on the blood of mammals. These medium-sized moths, with a wingspan of 35-72 mm, resemble dried leaves for camouflage.

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#12428203

31 May 2025

A Calyptra spp. moth, commonly known as a ''vampire moth,'' rests on a wall at night in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on May 31, 2025. Known for its barbed proboscis, the species is capable of piercing fruit skins and, in rare cases, feeding on the blood of mammals. These medium-sized moths, with a wingspan of 35-72 mm, resemble dried leaves for camouflage.

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#12428204

31 May 2025

A Calyptra spp. moth, commonly known as a ''vampire moth,'' rests on a wall at night in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on May 31, 2025. Known for its barbed proboscis, the species is capable of piercing fruit skins and, in rare cases, feeding on the blood of mammals. These medium-sized moths, with a wingspan of 35-72 mm, resemble dried leaves for camouflage.

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#12428206

31 May 2025

A Calyptra spp. moth, commonly known as a ''vampire moth,'' rests on a wall at night in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on May 31, 2025. Known for its barbed proboscis, the species is capable of piercing fruit skins and, in rare cases, feeding on the blood of mammals. These medium-sized moths, with a wingspan of 35-72 mm, resemble dried leaves for camouflage.

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#12428207

31 May 2025

A Calyptra spp. moth, commonly known as a ''vampire moth,'' rests on a wall at night in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on May 31, 2025. Known for its barbed proboscis, the species is capable of piercing fruit skins and, in rare cases, feeding on the blood of mammals. These medium-sized moths, with a wingspan of 35-72 mm, resemble dried leaves for camouflage.

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#12428208

31 May 2025

A Calyptra spp. moth, commonly known as a ''vampire moth,'' rests on a wall at night in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on May 31, 2025. Known for its barbed proboscis, the species is capable of piercing fruit skins and, in rare cases, feeding on the blood of mammals. These medium-sized moths, with a wingspan of 35-72 mm, resemble dried leaves for camouflage.

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#12428209

31 May 2025

A Calyptra spp. moth, commonly known as a ''vampire moth,'' rests on a wall at night in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on May 31, 2025. Known for its barbed proboscis, the species is capable of piercing fruit skins and, in rare cases, feeding on the blood of mammals. These medium-sized moths, with a wingspan of 35-72 mm, resemble dried leaves for camouflage.

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