hoba
05-09-2005, 12:54
Can someone help me end an argument about wasps and their usefulness in the food chain?
I'm trying to find out if there are any species of bird that solely eat wasps. I know some birds, like Rainbow Bee Eaters, will also eat wasps and hornets if available, but are there any that solely prey off wasps?
I'm trying to prove a point that you cannot remove wasps from the food chain without affecting other species as well, which I think is true enough, but my point would be much better made if I could find a bird which eats nothing but, as opposed to one which will eat them as well as other insects.
I've had a look on the internet but haven't a clue where to start really. Long shot, I know...
thanks
Lee
I'm trying to find out if there are any species of bird that solely eat wasps. I know some birds, like Rainbow Bee Eaters, will also eat wasps and hornets if available, but are there any that solely prey off wasps?
I'm trying to prove a point that you cannot remove wasps from the food chain without affecting other species as well, which I think is true enough, but my point would be much better made if I could find a bird which eats nothing but, as opposed to one which will eat them as well as other insects.
I've had a look on the internet but haven't a clue where to start really. Long shot, I know...
thanks
Lee