Organism
Parasitoid Wasp
TL;DR
Parasitoid wasps are attracted by volatile organic compounds released by plants under herbivore attack.
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