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straining_wasp (leucospidae) 8-2-99 SW Michigan USA straining wasp 8-2-99-18- scanned Velvia slide. I noticed this tiny wasp on the door of our woodshed and to my amazement it split it&#039;s body and inserted it&#039;s ovipositor into the wood of the door. Perhaps to get more leverage?<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/159360/straining_wasp_leucospidae_8-2-99-18_sw_michigan_usa.html" title="straining_wasp_(Leucospidae)_8-2-99-18 SW Michigan USA"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/11710/159360_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=s1vBLdFaG%2BHT8ruojsG%2F3dmTizM%3D" width="200" height="154" alt="straining_wasp_(Leucospidae)_8-2-99-18 SW Michigan USA straining wasp 8-2-99-18- scanned Velvia slide. I noticed this tiny wasp on the door of our woodshed and to my amazement it split it&#039;s body and inserted it&#039;s ovipositor into the wood of the door. Perhaps to get more leverage?<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/159361/straining_wasp.html https://www.jungledragon.com/image/159362/straining_wasp_leucospidae_8-2-99-3.html Geotagged,Leucospidae,Leucospis dorsigera,United States" /></a></figure> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/159362/straining_wasp_leucospidae_8-2-99-3_sw_michigan_usa.html" title="straining_wasp_(Leucospidae)_8-2-99-3 SW Michigan USA"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/11710/159362_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=%2B32Nta6aUyOAGH98cCyieqUP7Mo%3D" width="200" height="156" alt="straining_wasp_(Leucospidae)_8-2-99-3 SW Michigan USA straining wasp 8-2-99-3 (Leucospidae) scanned Velvia slide. I noticed this tiny wasp on the door of our woodshed and to my amazement it split it&#039;s body and inserted it&#039;s ovipositor into the wood of the door. Perhaps to get more leverage? https://www.jungledragon.com/image/159361/straining_wasp.html https://www.jungledragon.com/image/159360/straining_wasp_leucospididae_8-2-99-18.html Geotagged,Leucospis dorsigera,United States,scan" /></a></figure> Geotagged,Leucospis dorsigera,United States,scan Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

straining_wasp (leucospidae) 8-2-99 SW Michigan USA

straining wasp 8-2-99-18- scanned Velvia slide. I noticed this tiny wasp on the door of our woodshed and to my amazement it split it's body and inserted it's ovipositor into the wood of the door. Perhaps to get more leverage?

straining_wasp_(Leucospidae)_8-2-99-18 SW Michigan USA straining wasp 8-2-99-18- scanned Velvia slide. I noticed this tiny wasp on the door of our woodshed and to my amazement it split it's body and inserted it's ovipositor into the wood of the door. Perhaps to get more leverage?<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/159361/straining_wasp.html https://www.jungledragon.com/image/159362/straining_wasp_leucospidae_8-2-99-3.html Geotagged,Leucospidae,Leucospis dorsigera,United States
straining_wasp_(Leucospidae)_8-2-99-3 SW Michigan USA straining wasp 8-2-99-3 (Leucospidae) scanned Velvia slide. I noticed this tiny wasp on the door of our woodshed and to my amazement it split it's body and inserted it's ovipositor into the wood of the door. Perhaps to get more leverage? https://www.jungledragon.com/image/159361/straining_wasp.html https://www.jungledragon.com/image/159360/straining_wasp_leucospididae_8-2-99-18.html Geotagged,Leucospis dorsigera,United States,scan

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    It's an amazing process to watch! Posted one year ago
    1. View Jon Reck's profile
      Jon Reck
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      As I understand it, initially she is looking for living insects within the plywood in which to deposit an egg. And back then, that plywood was pretty solid. Posted one year ago
      1. View Jon Reck's profile
        Jon Reck
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        And it looks like she actually has two ovipositors! One for inserting eggs through hard material and the other for soft material? Posted one year ago
  3. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Astonishing observation, and you capture and describe it so well. Respect! Posted one year ago
  4. View NattyOne's profile
    NattyOne
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    Great shot, John. Posted one year ago
  5. View t7iguy's profile
    t7iguy
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    Great find and photos!!
     Posted one year ago

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The Leucospis dorsigera

"Leucospis dorsigera" is a species of wasp belonging to the family Leucospidae.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants
Species identified by Jon Reck
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By Jon Reck

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Uploaded Apr 18, 2024. Captured in 9306 Milo Rd, Plainwell, MI 49080, USA.
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