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Spodoptera larva & The Bracon wasp

The key strategy of the parasitoid lies metamorphose into a new generation
in their venom gland. The parasitoid of adult parasitoids starting the cycle
ovipositor is like a shining blade, of tri-trophic interactions once again.
which injects the extremely potent The plant protects itself by sending
venom and paralyzes the herbivore in signals to body invaders (parasitoids)
no time. Venom affected immobile and in return for their service to plant;
larvae gets invaded by these tiny the parasitoids earn a nutritious host
parasitoid eggs. for their next generation.

These eggs eventually hatch into
larvae, whivh begin feeding on the
herbivore, until the parasitoid larvae
convert into pupae. Finally the pupae

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