Parasitoid Wasp
TL;DR
Parasitoid wasps are attracted by volatile organic compounds released by plants under herbivore attack.
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Parasitoid wasps are attracted by volatile organic compounds released by plants under herbivore attack. They lay eggs in caterpillars, eventually killing them. This makes them valuable allies for plants - recruited through chemical signaling to eliminate herbivore threats.
Notable Traits of Parasitoid Wasp
- Responds to plant distress VOCs
- Biological control of herbivores