Insects That Control Others
By Radiocity Team
Published Jul 04, 2025
Emerald Cockroach Wasp
It stings a cockroach`s brain to disable escape instincts, then leads it to a burrow where it lays eggs—turning it into a living food source.
Cordyceps Fungus (via Ants)
Though a fungus, it`s insect-powered. It infects ants and forces them to climb and latch onto leaves before sprouting out of their bodies.
Paper Wasps
Some species enslave other wasp species by invading their nests, killing the queen, and forcing the workers to raise their own offspring.
Cuckoo Bees
They infiltrate the nests of other bees, lay eggs, and trick the host bees into raising their larvae—at the cost of their own brood.
Slave-Maker Ants
These ants raid neighboring colonies, steal larvae, and raise them as their own workers—creating armies through forced adoption.
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Strepsiptera (Twisted-Wing Parasites)
These tiny parasites hijack bees and wasps, controlling their behavior while growing inside their bodies—often altering movement and feeding.
Gall Wasps
They inject chemicals into plant tissues to grow galls—then manipulate other insects like ants to protect these growths in exchange for sweet nectar.
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