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title: "#Parasitoid Animals & Superpower Traits (2 Species) | AnimalTracks.wiki"
description: "Laying eggs inside or on living hosts, where developing larvae consume the host before pupating. Explore all 2 species with this trait in the AnimalTracks wildlife encyclopedia."
image: "https://animaltracks.wiki/icon-512.png"
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# #Parasitoid Animals & Evolutionary Adaptations

> Laying eggs inside or on living hosts, where developing larvae consume the host before pupating.

- **Trait Category**: Behavior & Tactics
- **Species Count**: 2 Curated Creatures
- **Browse Web**: [View interactive trait gallery](https://animaltracks.wiki/tags/parasitoid/)

## Species With #Parasitoid

- [Bombardier Beetle](https://animaltracks.wiki/animals/bombardier-beetle/) (*Brachinus crepitans*)
  - **Superpower**: Explosive Chemical Spray Up To 100°C, Fired in Rapid Pulses
  - **Danger**: Medium | **Conservation**: Not Evaluated
  - **Soundtrack**: Fugazi (Hardcore Punk & Post-Hardcore)
- [Emerald Cockroach Wasp](https://animaltracks.wiki/animals/emerald-cockroach-wasp/) (*Ampulex compressa*)
  - **Superpower**: A sting aimed at the cockroach's brain that switches off its urge to walk
  - **Danger**: Low | **Conservation**: Not Evaluated
  - **Soundtrack**: Static-X (Industrial Metal & Cyber-Thrash)

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