The queens of deduction

摘要

ALONE WASP PICKS up on an exciting scent. Instantly he zigzags, following the pheromone trail until he glimpses his target, 30 cm away. Its allure is overwhelming. He flies straight at it and grasps it. But five other males have picked up the same scent, and they push and shove each other, competing to mate. At last, the first wasp gets a strong grip. He has the target right where he wants it, and he ejaculates.Unfortunately for him, he hasn't mated with a female wasp — but with a flower.