The Wonders of Inter-Insect Communication

Derek Chiang sent me this link to an article on a new BBC documentary series on invertebrates being hosted by Sir David Attenborough. (The documentary series is being hosted by Attenborough, not the insects. Although maybe the insects did manage to wheedle a cup of tea and a crumpet from him.)

Here's an excerpt:

"Caterpillars of large blue butterflies have been shown to communicate with ants, making noises that fool them into caring for the larvae as if their own.

And scientists are now looking into the idea that these sounds are actually overheard by the wasps that seek out such caterpillars to lay eggs in them."

The documentary series is entitled "Life in the Undergrowth" and looks really snazzy!