Researchers with Kobe University have explained the behavioral process of host manipulation in the Journal of Experimental Biology. The Reclinervellus nielseni wasp deposits its eggs on spider and the wasp larvae forces spiders to build strong webs in order to keep them safe until they transition into adulthood. Once the webs are made, the larvae kill the spiders.

The researchers said before taking the lives of spider, the wasps turn them into zombie. The Reclinervellus Nielseni wasp lives in Australia and Japan and uses poison to take over control of the nervous system of spiders and also of their bodies.

For around 10 hours, the wasp-infected spiders work to build a web and the webs are around 40 times stronger than the general webs. Once the webs are built, the wasp uses a cocoon in the centre of the web to pupate. In the next stage, it drains out spider's blood and intestines from the body and ends their lives.

Though the study researchers were aware of the relationship for a long time now, it is the first time that they have researched on the wasp's mind and body control capabilities. Wasp expert Mark Shaw said, "This discovery-of enhanced behavior as opposed to merely switched behavior-is completely new, impressively demonstrated, and rather unexpected I think".