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Scientists have identified a horrifying and dangerous new species of parasitic wasp that feeds on the blood of its host and devours it from the inside out. This alien-like insect, named Capitojoppa amazonica, was discovered within the Allpahuayo-Mishana National Reserve in Peru.
The Allpahuayo-Mishana National Reserve in Peru is frequently hailed as the world's most biodiverse rainforest. This reputation is bolstered by the discovery of multiple new bird species in the area in recent years. For over two decades, scientists from the University of Turku in Finland have been r