The image depicts an emerald green wasp, consistent with *Ampulex compressa*, engaged with a reddish-brown cockroach, likely of the *Periplaneta* genus

The image depicts an emerald green wasp, consistent with *Ampulex compressa*, engaged with a reddish-brown cockroach, likely of the *Periplaneta* genus. The wasp is positioned on the dorsal anterior section of the cockroach, with its head near the cockroach's head and pronotum. The cockroach appears subdued, not actively struggling. The interaction suggests a parasitic or predatory encounter characteristic of the emerald cockroach wasp's behavior. The scene occurs on a textured, granular, light grey surface, possibly concrete or stone, which features a darker, linear recess or shadow running diagonally across the frame. Scattered small debris is visible on the surface. This event is observed in Thủ Đức, Vietnam.