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These decoy insects zap the nasty bugs that try to mate with them

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As they say, sex has consequences, even for male beetles. In their quest to eradicate an invasive beetle, scientists have created “femme fatale” decoys that lure the males in and zap ’em dead—just as the unsuspecting males think they might be getting it on.
via Gizmodo

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Image: A molded decoy, an ash borer, a 3D-printed decoy, and an oak borer. Michael Domingue.

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