‘Metallic’ creature that turns prey into zombie surrogate for babies is a new species
The new species out of China is known to lock its prey away, alive but paralyzed, until its young have hatched.
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Ancient, Parasitic Wasp Used Its Rear End Like a Venus Flytrap to Catch Insects and Lay Its Eggs on Them, Study Suggests
Researchers named the parasitic creature Sirenobethylus charybdis —both after the sirens of Greek mythology that lured in ...
This Ancient Wasp Had a Freaky Belly That Snapped Shut to Trap Victims
The recently discovered Sirenobethylus charybdis has features not seen in any known insect living today, researchers say.
Ancient parasitic 'Venus flytrap' wasp found preserved in amber
An extinct species of parasitic wasp dating back nearly 99 million years was found preserved in amber, according to ...
A Venus flytrap wasp? Scientists uncover an ancient insect preserved in amber that snatched its prey
The parasitic wasp’s abdomen boasts a set of flappy paddles lined with thin bristles, resembling “a small bear trap attached ...
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A Venus flytrap wasp? Scientists uncover an ancient insect preserved in amber that snatched its prey
Scientists named the new wasp Sirenobethylus charybdis, partly for the sea monster from Greek mythology that stirred up wild whirlpools by swallowing and expelling water. The new study was ...
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A Venus flytrap wasp? Scientists uncover an ancient insect preserved in amber that snatched its prey
NEW YORK (AP) — An ancient wasp may have zipped among the dinosaurs, with a body like a Venus flytrap to seize and snatch its prey, scientists reported Wednesday. The parasitic wasp’s abdomen ...
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US, Russia wrap up talks on proposed Black Sea ceasefire
Positive announcement expected soon, says White House source Russia says its mood after talks in Riyadh is good Scepticism in Europe over Putin's desire to compromise Russian strike in Ukraine ...
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Russia and Ukraine Agree to Stop Fighting in Black Sea, White House Says
The deal was limited, and it was not clear when or how it would start. The Kremlin also demanded some Western sanctions be lifted first. By Constant Méheut and Ivan Nechepurenko Constant Méheut ...
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US and Russia talk about Ukraine war, eye a Black Sea ceasefire
US and Russian officials began talks in Saudi Arabia on Monday aimed at making progress towards a broad ceasefire in Ukrainewith Washington eyeing a separate Black Sea maritime ceasefire deal ...
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US, Russia hold Black Sea ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia after overnight strikes pound Ukraine
RIYADH – US and Russian officials held talks in Saudi Arabia on March 24 aimed at sealing a Black Sea maritime ceasefire deal before securing a wider agreement in Ukraine, as Moscow and Kyiv ...