Definitions

1. noun

A female wasp that lays its eggs in the nests of other wasps or hornets, and whose larvae feed on the provisions stored by the host wasps.

“The zoophaga wasp is a parasite that has been studied by entomologists for its unique behavior.”

2. noun

A female wasp that is the female of the species Ampulex compressa, which lays its eggs in the nests of tarantulas and whose larvae feed on the spider’s prey.

“The zoophaga wasp, Ampulex compressa, is a fascinating insect that has adapted to survive in the desert.”