Fig wasps are wasps of the superfamily Chalcidoidea which spend their larval stage inside fig syconia. Some are pollinators but others simply feed off the plant.

A fig wasp is any member of a large family of about 900 species of tiny, solitary wasps responsible for pollinating the world’s 900 species of figs. Each species of fig wasp pollinates only one species of fig. …

When the female flowers inside the immature fruit are ready for pollination the fig emits an enticing aroma that attracts only female wasps of the specific type for that tree. The wasp finds the fig by its …

Jul 11, 2024 · Around 90% of us growing fig trees at home will never have a wasp in our figs. The fig wasp (Blastophaga psenes) is only located in parts of California and the Mediterranean. You won't …

Oct 23, 2025 · The fig wasp is one of nature’s most extraordinary insects, celebrated for its vital role in pollinating fig trees. These wasps are tiny, often invisible to the casual observer, yet their contribution …

Figs, even those pollinated by wasps, are safe and nutritious for human consumption. The enzymatic breakdown of the wasp within the fig ensures no discernible insect remains are present. This …

Sep 4, 2025 · A core component of this complex ecosystem is the fig wasp, an insect tinier than a sesame seed.