 However, small parasitoid wasps are adapted to attack the eggs by piercing the capsules with their ovipositors, and some species of beetles, such as some Coccinellidae will chew through the capsule and eat the eggs if they find a clutch.The nymphs, being less agile than the adults, rely on mimicry, camouflage for direct protection.However, they also secrete honeydew that attracts ants.