Ruby Tailed Wasp

[RJL2005]

Just come back from a few days photography on Skokholm with Dave Kiddle and Alby. Got some great macro subjects on the island.

Ruby Tailed Wasp by Rhod2010, on Flickr

 

[NSNO]

Wonderful shot. Lighting, sharpness and detail all spot on

 

[dibbly dobbler]

Love these! Great shot

 

[mark richards]

stunning ....I've looked and looked but never found one

 

[Tintin124]

Fantastic shot of a critter I have never seen first hand.

 

[Paul Iddon]

Wonderful subject, I love taking photos of these, when they deem to appear!

Paull

 

[holty]

good capture

 

[Ploddles]

Do we get these in the UK?

Never seen anything like it, looks fantastic.

 

[Paul Iddon]

Do we get these in the UK?

Never seen anything like it, looks fantastic.

Mine were shot in my garden in Preston (search for ruby to find the thread).

Paul.

 

[RJL2005]

Thanks guys!

Do we get these in the UK?

Never seen anything like it, looks fantastic.

These were taken in West Wales but can be found throughout England and Wales. They were after the Mason Bee nests in a dry stonewall.

 

[davekiddle]

Stunning Rhod. Gutted I didn't get a shot of one.

 

[Neil Burnell]

Lovely capture Rhod

 

[Doog]

Well shot! Never seen anything like it here in Scotland. Beautiful colouring.

 

[IanClark]

Stunning image!!!

 

[Deleted member 3428]

Great trip, glad you got the messages great photo Mate
Dave, you were far to busy if I remember to put your cup of tea down

 

[davekiddle]

Great trip, glad you got the messages great photo Mate
Dave, you were far to busy if I remember to put your cup of tea down

And when I did have my camera in hand ready, the only one I saw landed on my shutter finger......Doh! Still, at least I had a close up view of it with my own eyes!

 

[ModmanQ6]

Brilliant!

 

[LCPete]

Superb well spotted
I went to Skokholm a few weeks ago it's a wonderful place I try to go every year