Parasitic Wasp

The parasitic wasp Hymenoepimecis argyraphaga represents the most sinister form of parasitism - not just extraction but complete behavioral hijacking. The wasp larva attaches to a spider's abdomen and injects chemicals that reprogram the spider's web-building behavior. The spider - still alive, still conscious - builds a specialized web it would never naturally create, perfect for supporting the wasp's cocoon. Once complete, the wasp larvae eat the spider alive. This extreme parasitism illustrates how some business 'partnerships' can reprogram organizations for extraction.