Late wasp

Paul Iddon

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I found him wandering around the agapanthus I have in a tub in the garden, which is dying back for the winter. I assume the wasp may suffer the same fate unless it's looking to hibernate. Judging by the lack of the anchor shape on his face I suspect it is Vespula germanica.

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Paul.
 
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Great detail as always Paul :)
 
Stunning work Paul.
Is that one of next years queen's or a male I wonder as shot 4 shows no stinger
 
alfbranch said:
Stunning work Paul.
Is that one of next years queen's or a male I wonder as shot 4 shows no stinger
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Thanks Alf.

I'm reliably informed that it is a male (7 yellow sections on the abdomen).

Paul.
 
davholla said:
Very good photos what species was it?
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Probably V.germanica

The common wasp V.vulgaris has an anchor shape/pattern on its face, but that doesn't necessarily rule it this one being that because the markings can be indistinct.

Paul.
 
Lez325 said:
Nice set as always Paul- loving the last image :)

Les
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Thanks Les. He was a bit on the slow moving side, but in an awkward spot among dozens of wet strap shaped leaves, which didn't make it easy to have him in the best position possible, but he was willing to move around despite the damp and cold which gave me a couple of opportunities to get sharp focus.

Paul.
 
I love No1 :)
 
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