All you need to know about these secret agents of the insect world
What is one major difference between a parasitoid and a parasite?
A parasitoid kills the host, whereas a parasite aims to coexist with the host, without killing it.
Do parasitoids provide any service to the ecosystem?
Yes, parasitoids are natural pest controls and pollinators.
What does an adult parasitoid eat?
An adult parasitoid feed on nectar, which indirectly helps to pollinate plants.
About the contributors
Femi Ezhuthupallickal Benny
Femi Ezhuthupallickal Benny is a researcher at Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), Bangalore. An entomologist by training, she works on edible and therapeutic insects of northeast India. Her primary research interests lie in the fields of insect-plant interactions, entomophagy etc. Apart from research, she is also interested in cooking, planting, insect photography, and pet keeping.
Diviya Mehra
is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.
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