Under the Microscope: Spider-Hunting Wasps!

Under the Microscope: Spider-Hunting Wasps!

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Under the Microscope: Spider-Hunting Wasps!

The Entomology Team at Grootbos Foundation is excited to share an update on our latest findings with you! In this edition of 'Under the Microscope,' we delve into the fascinating world of spider-hunting wasps.

These formidably feisty females are not just fierce predators; they also play a crucial role as pollinators in the fynbos ecosystem. By preying on spiders and laying their eggs in the arachnid’s burrows, they help control spider populations. Additionally, as they move from flower to flower in search of nectar, they assist in the pollination process, ensuring the continued survival of many plant species unique to our region.

We hope you enjoy learning more about these incredible creatures and their vital contributions to our natural world. Stay tuned for more exciting discoveries from the Grootbos Foundation Entomology Team!

Under the Microscope: Spider-Hunting Wasps!

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Grootbos Foundation is a registered non-profit organisation in Gansbaai committed to conserving the Cape Floral Kingdom and uplifting the communities that reside within it. The foundation protects more than 22,200ha of fynbos landscape and biodiversity on Grootbos Private Nature Reserve and the Walk...

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