Fabre's Insect Chronicles 9: The Amazing Anesthetist. Locusts and Sand Wasps

Author: Cao Jinsu
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: "Buzz buzz, bees are coming," "Oh dear, be careful of the bee sting!" Whenever children hear this, they get scared. Don't worry, bees don't use their stings randomly—they only use them when necessary. This book introduces the anesthetist of the insect world—the sand wasp, which has unique anesthetic techniques and a stinger. When the sand wasp spots prey, it quickly uses its venomous sting to anesthetize the opponent, rendering it immobile. Then, it quickly drags the prey to its nest, lays eggs on it, and flies out, sealing the entrance. Once the sand wasp larvae hatch from the eggs, they can safely stay in the nest, slowly eating the fresh, living food, gradually growing into adult sand wasps. But how can the larvae's food be alive? This is all thanks to the mother sand wasp's exceptional anesthetic technique. However, this is a terrifying experience for the prey, as they remain alive and fresh until they are completely eaten by the larvae. Look! There's a sand wasp performing an anesthetic procedure right there. Quickly join Mr. Fabre to observe the sand wasp!