Vespula vulgaris

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comments (11)

Rudolph van Harn

Katipo Spider

stunning detail and colours! and the wings are smaller than you would think they are. a really fine shot. Posted 8 years ago

Mike van Harn

Musk Oxen

Thank you. Posted 8 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Very nice one, Mike! The foreground is a great idea, as such super macro shots often are a little too black in the background. Posted 8 years ago
1. Mike van Harn
  
  Musk Oxen
  
  Thank you Ferdy. I agree with you about a too black foreground, hence I have worked this time with moss. Posted 8 years ago

RMFelix

Lion

I'll bet on Vespula vulgaris for this one, check this simplified key:
http://www.eakringbirds.com/eakringbirds2/insectswaspsidentification.htm
Cheers
Posted 8 years ago
1. Mike van Harn
  
  Musk Oxen
  
  You're right, zorry. I have changed it. Posted 8 years ago
2. 1. RMFelix
    
    Lion
    
    Without 100% sure, just by looking to the clypeus marking and overall head shape, a Queen. Posted 8 years ago

Stephen Philips

Lion

Love it! Great clarity, color, and comp!! Posted 8 years ago

nightjar6

Lion

Super cool angle Posted 6 years ago

Flown Kimmerling

Lion

Unreal! This is just fabulous! Posted 6 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Agreed! This is one of my favorite photos on JD! Posted 6 years ago

The Common wasp

''Vespula vulgaris'', known as the Common wasp, is a species found in regions that include the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, India, China, New Zealand and Australia. It is sometimes known in English as the European wasp, but the same name is used for the species ''Vespula germanica'' or German wasp.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants

Species identified by Mike van Harn