Solitary-wasp-prey

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• Platynota richersi

  Platynota richersi is a species of tortricid moth in the genus Platynota. The genus Platynota includes leafroller moths, many of which are agricultural pests. Some Platynota species are known to be preyed upon by solitary wasps, including the Four-toothed Mason Wasp (Monobia quadridens), which paralyzes caterpillars to provision its nests.

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