The Emerald cockroach wasp, also known as the jewel wasp, is a species of wasp found in various parts of the world, including Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The female Emerald cockroach wasp is known for its unusual behavior of enslaving a specific species of cockroach to serve as a host for its offspring. The wasp first stings the cockroach, which paralyzes it, but leaves it alive. The wasp then lays an egg on the cockroach and buries it in a hole. The egg hatches, and the wasp larva feeds on the live, but immobile, cockroach. The larva then pupates and emerges as an adult wasp, and the cycle continues. This behavior is known as “zombification” or “zombie cockroach” because of the effect it has on the cockroach. The Emerald cockroach wasp is not considered to be a significant threat to humans or to the environment, but it is a fascinating example of the complexity and diversity of nature.