3.2K views · 42 reactions | The cuckoo wasp is nature's prettiest parasite  #cuckoo #wasp #wasps #insects #insectlovers #naturefacts #viralreels | Critters On Demand | Facebook

3K views · 15 reactions | As their name suggests, cuckoo wasps do exactly what you'd expect. Upon finding a host nest with no adult present, it will lay its eggs right next to those of the host. When the eggs hatch, the larvae will proceed to eat the eggs/larvae of the host. The larvae will continue to stay in the nest before it matures and leaves, repeating the lifecycle. #SouthDowns #Wildlife #Nature #Wasp #Cuckoo #Insect | South Downs National Park | Facebook