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03-OCT-2008 Christine Hanrahan

Potter wasp, (Eumenes fraternus)

Fletcher Wildlife Garden

These non-stinging wasps make amazing little clay pot nests: http://www.pbase.com/laroseforest/image/156561978 The wasps stuff caterpillars or beetle larvae into the pots for their larvae to feed on.

Canon PowerShot S3 IS
1/125s f/3.5 at 6.0mm hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time03-Oct-2008 10:05:19
MakeCanon
ModelCanon PowerShot S3 IS
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length6 mm
Exposure Time1/125 sec
Aperturef/3.5
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Focus Distance0.120 m

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Ton T.29-Jan-2019 20:25
Wow! A superb image of this amazing creature! V
Walter Otto Koenig29-Jan-2019 19:42
Great detail in this close up. "V"
joseantonio29-Jan-2019 19:38
very nice details.V.
Carl Carbone29-Jan-2019 19:31
I would have named it "Bulbous Wasp". ;-) Cool find and shot!
Jim Coffman29-Jan-2019 18:39
Great closeup work!!
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)29-Jan-2019 17:04
A fine closeup.....Vote
Paolo
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