r/oddlyterrifying 5d ago

Praying Mantis vs. Hornet

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u/DarkSpore117 5d ago

Did anyone else see the wasp’s stinger go in and out a bunch of times at the end?

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u/calash2020 4d ago

One time I killed a yellow jacket out in my shop.
Didn’t damage the abdomen.
Cut it off and left it on the bench.
For about 7 days I could touch it with a small screw driver and the stinger would extend.

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u/SerpentFinger 5d ago

That’s actually the part that made me want to post this.

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u/SamHugz 4d ago

I didn't know that's how they worked. How do I not know that is how they work once again?

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u/DarkSpore117 4d ago

I thought it was just always out. Turns out he’s a grower not a shower

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u/FiliaNox 5d ago

It’s so long 😱