As I past a sage plant, I noticed some movement on the plant. Checking closer, I saw a wasp fly up from below and land in a good spot for a photo. As I raised my camera, I wondered how much trouble the wind would be for my aging camera.
As it turned out, I was able to get a decent shot.
It took me a while to figure it out, and I still don't have definite identification, but I do know that the above wasp is a Scoliid Wasp. A similar wasp in Australia is called a Hairy Flower Wasp.
Either way, it's a rather cool looking critter.
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18 comments:
It's VERY cool looking! I love its colors and the eyes (when viewed large) are awesome. Much cooler than the regular black wasps we have here.
Thanks for sharing this great close-up of the wasp. Lovely photo!
Is it as big as it looks? An impressive critter :)
what a cute bumble bee. love her yellow color.
You've put this wasp very good at photo, well done.
Beautiful critter, and a great macro shot!
Great capture!
Eeeeeek! A wasp!
Now that that is all out.... it is a great shot and they do have a cool look. I use to call them racers when I was a kid :D
Yes, he's cool looking, and you captured him perfectly.
They are pretty, but stay away please -- I'm allergic! :D
Wow, looks like a huge wasp too. Don't want a sting from that one. Nice capture and the flowers matches its stripes. :)
Hello dear friend!
This shot is perfect, congratulations!
purrs
Luna
This is simply a wonderful capture! What nice colors-
Not a bad shot for your aging camera!
Wonderful shot!
Yep, a beautiful critter! Very nice shot with your aging camera.
Beautiful shot! I saw a wasp that looked similar to that one (except the stripes were more whitish than yellow) on my Sweet Pepperbush recently.
Great shot.
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