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Jewel wasp sequence. 5Dmk2/MPE-65/430Ex flash.
Brian V.


I've seen this jewel wasp - Pseudomalus auratus - several times on the leaves of an abutilon.


I watched it for quite a while and noticed it was making excursions under the leaves and down the stem to where some aphids together with red ants were in evidence.


It carefully avoided the ants and eventually found an aphid on top of a flower bud.


It then went into typical stinging or egg laying pose and stung the aphid.


It stayed in this pose for about 1 minute... and then much to my surprise started eating the aphid


30 seconds later it had finished and decided my nearby hand was a good place to clean up



Jul 12, 2016 at 03:49 AM
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Neat! Good work documenting bee behaviour Brian.


Jul 12, 2016 at 07:09 AM
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KCollett wrote:
Neat! Good work documenting bee behaviour Brian.


Thanks Ken
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Jul 13, 2016 at 12:50 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Jewel wasp sequence


Brian,

Excellent images.

I saw one of these yesterday, on blackcurrant leaves. It was moving so fast I couldn't even point the lens at it. I need aphids!

Harold



Jul 13, 2016 at 01:59 AM
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e6filmuser wrote:
Brian,

Excellent images.

I saw one of these yesterday, on blackcurrant leaves. It was moving so fast I couldn't even point the lens at it. I need aphids!

Harold


Thanks for the comments Harold
Brian v.




Jul 14, 2016 at 12:38 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Jewel wasp sequence


This is a super set Brian ~ Ron


Jul 14, 2016 at 06:53 PM
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surfnron wrote:
This is a super set Brian ~ Ron


Thanks Ron
Brian v.




Jul 15, 2016 at 12:43 AM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Jewel wasp sequence


A most beautiful wasp. Maybe I need to more to Britain for more opportunities!


Jul 15, 2016 at 01:41 AM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Jewel wasp sequence


U R the macro Lord !



Jul 15, 2016 at 06:21 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Jewel wasp sequence


Excellent series Brian, well caught.


Jul 15, 2016 at 08:13 PM
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MedicineMan404 wrote:
A most beautiful wasp. Maybe I need to more to Britain for more opportunities!


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CW100 wrote:
U R the macro Lord !


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MarkB1 wrote:
Excellent series Brian, well caught.


Thanks for the comments.
MM I think Florida or Puerto rico are nearer and more productive although my garden is pretty well stocked
Brian V.




Jul 16, 2016 at 01:13 AM
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Remarkable series. Absolutely loved this.


Aug 17, 2016 at 02:49 PM
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JSaun wrote:
Remarkable series. Absolutely loved this.


Thanks JS - I like trying to capture the bugs behaviour.
Brian v.




Aug 18, 2016 at 12:42 AM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Jewel wasp sequence


Stunning documentation!


Aug 18, 2016 at 03:26 AM





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