Paper wasp ( Polistes fuscatus ) by larose forest photos


14-Jun-2011	Christine Hanrahan

This is a native paper wasp, carrying a masticated caterpillar to its nest to feed its larvae with.

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Fabienne		23-Mar-2019 20:38
C’est une superbe macro avec beaucoup de détails fascinants à observer.

MarcViskens		23-Mar-2019 18:12
Very nice

Chris		23-Mar-2019 17:37
Stunning detail here Christine, it seems to be on the point of knitting something!

Blandine Mangin		23-Mar-2019 17:37
beautiful close-up ! v

Helen Betts		23-Mar-2019 14:17
What an excellent capture of this wasp taking care of its family. V.

Jim Coffman		23-Mar-2019 13:49
A super capture of this wasp!!

Graeme		23-Mar-2019 10:28
How do you find these insects!! WoW!! Amazing. V!!!

joseantonio		23-Mar-2019 05:15
an amazing closeup capture.V.

Don Mottershead		23-Mar-2019 02:26
Looks like the caterpillar is having a bad day.

Pierre Martin		23-Mar-2019 01:52
great behaviour scene and picture!

Bob B.		23-Mar-2019 01:43
Great shot Christine! V

globalgadabout		23-Mar-2019 01:41
looks like a lemony desert for the kids...dazzling shot...V

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