“Look, it’s easy protein, no chasing needed!” - wasp trying to convince a bunch of others to follow it down the bee road, 125 million years ago.

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I’m assuming this is being territorial, but this is pretty much how they attempt mating as well. I am honestly amazed at how ubiquitous Agapostemon are around here because I’ve never seen a successful mating in hundreds of clumsy attempts. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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Soldier ants don’t play around. 🐜