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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Tiny Digger Wasp On Goldenrod


It was the first day that my Goldenrod was attracting large numbers of insects, mainly honeybees.

I became aware that this species was feeding on the flowers, with at least two individuals present at times. They were much smaller than a social wasp Vespula, unlike the previous, hoverfly-hunting species I featured. Also, the general impression of their colour was of black with some yellow markings.

These wasps moved around rapidly, mostly spending only a few seconds on an inflorescence. Even then they mostly presented their rear ends to my lens. After an hour or two, I managed to get some usable images. These were shot with my Kiron 105mm macro, using twin TTL flash.

Features I consider to be useful in naming these are the extensive yellow on the face, with a characteristically-shaped boss and the abdominal pattern, especially laterally, is distinctive. I am fairly sure that these are of the family Crabronidae and are one of the smaller species.

Harold




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Aug 10, 2015 at 12:15 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Tiny Digger Wasp On Goldenrod


Good captures Harold
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Aug 10, 2015 at 01:13 AM
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LordV wrote:
Good captures Harold
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Thanks, Brian.

These were only to be found on the east side of the extensive patch of Goldenrod, where the plants were slightly more advanced. This meant that I was shooting into the sun for much of the time. When I finished the session, I was sure that I still needed postable images and was surprised that I had a few after all.

Harold



Aug 10, 2015 at 01:22 AM
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Well done Harold. It's 1 for me ~ Ron


Aug 10, 2015 at 07:19 AM
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surfnron wrote:
Well done Harold. It's 1 for me ~ Ron


Thanks, Ron.

I agree the second one just scraped in and the others are mainly for possible recognition.

Harold



Aug 10, 2015 at 09:13 AM





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