Scary Discovery: The Threat of Bethlyid Wasps as Pests
Bethylid wasps are a diverse group of parasitic wasps. Though most are solitary, some are social and live in colonies like bees and ants. They range in size from 1 to 5 mm and are often black, brown, or metallic green, with some having brightly colored markings. Bethylid wasps are parasitoids, meaning they lay their…