Giant Ichneumon Wasp by Ann Shapiro

Ann Shapiro | all galleries >> PAD 2011 >> May 2011 > Giant Ichneumon Wasp


27-MAY-2011

Giant Ichneumon Wasp

I have never seen these before but we have a tree that had
4 or 5 of them "drilling" holes to lay eggs. It was nice to
find out they are harmful and do not sting!

Sony Alpha 55
1/50s f/2.8 at 30.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

previous | next

All images on this site are copyright of A Z Shapiro and no unauthorized use is permitted.

waterfalls man		13-Jun-2011 01:59
Excellent Shot V!!

Neal Nye		30-May-2011 11:09
Gorgeous color. I've only seen one once before but never got a shot as nice as this. Beautiful job!

larose forest photos		28-May-2011 20:15
Ohhh, good for you!! I have only seen them a couple of times and only photographed them once. They are impressive. This is the female with her long, long ovipositor. And you are so right, they do not sting. She is probing the trees for the larvae of the big Horntail wasp, into which she lays her eggs! Superb shot! VV

Jim Coffman		28-May-2011 01:06
Great closeup,Ann! V

Type your message and click Add Comment

It is best to login or register first but you may post as a guest. Enter an optional name and contact email address. Name
Name Email
help	private comment

Type your message and click Add Comment

It is best to login or register first but you may post as a guest. Enter an optional name and contact email address. Name
Name Email
help	private comment