Wasps take control over lady bugs

Brodyer a university of Montreal entomologist is condutcing research on a specific type of wasp known as Dinocampus coccinellaes. These wasps are unique in that they force lady bugs to carry thier larva and in doing partially paralyzes the lady bug intil the larva turns into a coccon and then is born. After this process is complete the lady bug is no longer paralyzed and returns to its normal rountine. Broduer is trying to determine whether or not lady bugs can refuse to being used like the dirty ladybugs that they are. http://www.biologynews.net/archives/2009/11/17/ladybugs_taken_hostage_by_wasps.html