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I found this caterpillar happyly devouring an abandonned wasp nest. I didn't know they do it...

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This is fascinating. It's hard to believe there's much nutritional value in a wasp nest. I wonder if this larvae feed exclusively on nests. I would think that an insect that laid its eggs on wasp nests so that the larvae can eat the nest would be an amazing discovery. Please share anything more you find out about this.
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