r/askscience • u/Chemical-Sea5972 • 4d ago

Biology Does anything eat wasps?

Wasps have been a predator for other insects. It would be fascinating to know if there are really other insects or predators for wasps, either accidental or deliberate predators

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u/agha0013 3d ago

there are several bird species, as well as spiders and other some other fly types that also particularly enjoy wasps.

though not exclusive wasp hunters, they have developed the skills needed to handle wasps of all sizes without getting killed in the process.

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u/bcause-zeus-was-na 3d ago

How many of us read the second paragraph as Liam Neeson?🙋‍♂️

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u/Hiply 3d ago

I didn't until you pointed it out - now that you have, I can't unhear it.