Boing Boing

Boing Boing

Wasps transform abandoned mask into horrifying natural sculpture

Popkin
Jun 25, 2025
∙ Paid

Maciej Olszewski/Shutterstock.com

When wasps chose a discarded mask as their building site, they created an accidental masterpiece of horror. The nest engulfed the mask, transforming it into what appeared to be a tortured face emerging from a twisted torso — a nightmarish sculpture that could have crawled straight out of a horror film.

There's a plus side…

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Boing Boing.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
Popkin's avatar
A guest post by
Popkin
Boing Boing contributor
Subscribe to Popkin
© 2025 Happy Mutants LLC · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture