However, the hind wings aren’t its only striking features. S. charybdis appears to have evolved a unique, three-flapped abdominal setup similar to the leaves of a Venus flytrap. The paddle-like lower ...

They might look still and harmless, but Venus flytraps are anything but passive. In this episode, we dive into the ...

"I've seen a lot of strange insects, but this has to be one of the most peculiar-looking ones I've seen in a while," said one entomologist.

Its back end is very different to the wasps we know today though, looking more like carnivorous plant Venus Fly Trap than a classic stinger. It's thought the flaps would be help the wasps grab ...