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p.1 #1 · Wasp bubble-blowing

After spraying the camelia leaves with the normal sugar/honey solution I put some drops of the remainder on the shoulder of a water barrel. later on this attracted a wasp which fed on the drops and then twice proceeded to blow some small bubbles (drops) rather like flies often do. Never seen a wasp do this before !

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Nov 10, 2009 at 08:11 AM

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p.1 #2 · Wasp bubble-blowing

Beautiful set -again the light looks great!

Digestive aid?

Nov 10, 2009 at 08:41 AM

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p.1 #3 · Wasp bubble-blowing

Thanks john

Can only assume the bubble blowing was for similar reasons to flies doing it.
Brian v.

Nov 10, 2009 at 08:50 AM

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p.1 #4 · Wasp bubble-blowing

Great shots. Love the colours.

Mark

Nov 10, 2009 at 10:07 AM

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p.1 #5 · Wasp bubble-blowing

Hi Brian,
I assume the 'sweet mix' that you use is mainly an attractant, but when the insects are feeding, do they become more relaxed and approachable?
Bruce

Nov 10, 2009 at 12:01 PM

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p.1 #6 · Wasp bubble-blowing

lovely series,like them all

Nov 10, 2009 at 12:29 PM

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p.1 #7 · Wasp bubble-blowing

Thanks for the comments

Bruce- correct on both counts

Brian v.

Nov 10, 2009 at 12:52 PM

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p.1 #8 · Wasp bubble-blowing

Lovely, lovely set, Brian. Light looks wonderful.

Kenny

Nov 10, 2009 at 04:21 PM

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p.1 #9 · Wasp bubble-blowing

The highlight on the eye is beautiful. Sort of space-age like a Space Invader

Nov 10, 2009 at 11:43 PM

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p.1 #10 · Wasp bubble-blowing

You must have some weird effect on insects, Brian! They're always blowing bubbles at you

Nice shots.

Nov 11, 2009 at 06:31 AM

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p.1 #11 · Wasp bubble-blowing

Thanks for the comments

Slightly more convincing 4 shot animation below.

Matt - tend to look out for flies doing this but this is the first time I've seen a wasp do it.

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Nov 11, 2009 at 06:46 AM

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p.1 #12 · Wasp bubble-blowing

great shot very detailed

Nov 11, 2009 at 02:57 PM

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p.1 #13 · Wasp bubble-blowing

Wonderful! I love seeing all the great macro shots here. I'm hoping to learn more as I go.

Nov 11, 2009 at 06:07 PM

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p.1 #14 · Wasp bubble-blowing

Beautiful. Which of your lenses did you use? Any tubes?

Nov 12, 2009 at 03:28 AM

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p.1 #15 · Wasp bubble-blowing

Thanks again for the comments

Hotspur- using the MPE-65 lens.
Brian v.

Nov 12, 2009 at 07:26 AM

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p.1 #16 · Wasp bubble-blowing

I am speechless - this are so perfect, the detail is amazing.

Nov 12, 2009 at 05:36 PM

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p.1 #17 · Wasp bubble-blowing

SJMD wrote:
I am speechless - this are so perfect, the detail is amazing.

Thanks Steve

Brian v.

Nov 13, 2009 at 07:04 AM


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