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A study in West Bengal uncovered four parasitic wasp species emerging from spider egg sacs, shedding light on the hidden lives of these unique insects.

A study in West Bengal uncovered four parasitic wasp species emerging from spider egg sacs, shedding light on the hidden lives of these unique insects.

The researchers weren’t after the spiders — they wanted the parasites hidden within. “Each spider egg sac was carefully placed in a labelled vial and covered by muslin cloth,” researchers ...