For me, as a person terrified of all bugs, but most especially stinging insects and spiders, this post was an emotional rollercoaster.
Reposted from Alex Wild
The wasp mantisfly, Climaciella brunnea, is not a wasp, a mantis, or a fly. It is instead a type of spider-eating lacewing that keeps itself safe by looking like it has a painful sting, which is does not.

Evolution continues to be marvelous. 🧪 #Entomology

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