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Wasp Collection (#19)

"Exploring the World of Wasps

Background imageWasp Collection: Common Wasp UK

Common Wasp UK
SPH-2661 Common WASP - close up, perched on flower United Kingdom Vespula vulgaris Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageWasp Collection: Ruby-tailed Wasp UK

Ruby-tailed Wasp UK
SPH-1837 Ruby-tailed Wasp UK Chrysis ignata Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageWasp Collection: Mason Wasp - inspecting nest site Fam: Eumenidae UK

Mason Wasp - inspecting nest site Fam: Eumenidae UK
SPH-1799 Mason Wasp - inspecting nest site UK Hymenoptera Fam: Eumenidae Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageWasp Collection: Sand-wasp - dragging moth larva into burrow. UK

Sand-wasp - dragging moth larva into burrow. UK
ROG-7906 Sand-wasp - dragging moth larva into burrow. UK. Podalonia hirsuta Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageWasp Collection: Wasp Grubs

Wasp Grubs
PM-4817 Common WASP - grubs UK Vespula vulgaris Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageWasp Collection: Large wasp nest of in roof space, Cotswolds, UK

Large wasp nest of in roof space, Cotswolds, UK
MAB-96 Large wasp nest of in roof space Cotswolds, UK Vespula vulgaris Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageWasp Collection: European Bee-Eater Sitting on a perch flipping a wasp around. Etosha National Park. Namibia, Africa

European Bee-Eater Sitting on a perch flipping a wasp around. Etosha National Park. Namibia, Africa
KAT-53 European Bee-Eater - Sitting on a perch flipping a wasp around Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa Merops apiaster Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Background imageWasp Collection: European Bee-Eater Sitting on a perch with a wasp in its beak. Etosha National Park. Namibia, Africa

European Bee-Eater Sitting on a perch with a wasp in its beak. Etosha National Park. Namibia, Africa
KAT-52 European Bee-Eater - Sitting on a perch with a wasp in its beak Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa Merops apiaster Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Background imageWasp Collection: Hornworm - with wasp cocoons

Hornworm - with wasp cocoons
JZ-2267 Hornworm - with wasp cocoons USA Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageWasp Collection: Wasp's Nest - in attic of house

Wasp's Nest - in attic of house
JLM-3981 Common WASP - nest in attic of house UK Vespula vulgaris John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageWasp Collection: Chalcid Wasp

Chalcid Wasp
JLM-348 CHALLID WASP Torymus sp. John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageWasp Collection: Colonial Wasps - at nest

Colonial Wasps - at nest
JLM-1303 Colonial Wasps - at nest Polybia sp. John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageWasp Collection: Wasps Nest - Dissected

Wasps Nest - Dissected
JLM-11101 Wasps Nest - Dissected John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageWasp Collection: Tree Wasp Studio shot of head on plain background

Tree Wasp Studio shot of head on plain background
FEU-337 Tree Wasp - studio shot of head on plain background Dolichovespula sylvestris Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageWasp Collection: Digger Wasp - resting on Foxglove flower Norfolk UK

Digger Wasp - resting on Foxglove flower Norfolk UK
FEU-230 Digger Wasp - resting on Foxglove flower Norfolk, UK Sphecidae sp. Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageWasp Collection: Queen Wasp UK

Queen Wasp UK
DOW-51 Common WASP- Queen facing side UK Vespula vulgaris Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageWasp Collection: European Paper Wasps - females - Introduced to Boston area from central Europe in 1980's

European Paper Wasps - females - Introduced to Boston area from central Europe in 1980's- presently occurs coast to
CAN-2272 European Paper Wasps - females at nest in open comb. New York, USA Polistes dominulus Introduced to Boston area from central Europe in 1980's

Background imageWasp Collection: European Paper Wasps - Trophallaxis-{male (right) being fed by female (left)

European Paper Wasps - Trophallaxis-{male (right) being fed by female (left)
CAN-2270 European Paper Wasps - Trophallaxis. Male (right) being fed by female (left). She feeds him with regurgitated caterpillars, nectar or water

Background imageWasp Collection: European Paper Wasps - Male emerging as adult - Being fed by female - Introduced to Boston area

European Paper Wasps - Male emerging as adult - Being fed by female - Introduced to Boston area from central Europe in
CAN-2267 European Paper WASP - male emerging as adult, nests in open combs. New York, USA Polistes dominulus Introduced to Boston area from central Europe in 1980's

Background imageWasp Collection: European Paper Wasps - female Introduced to Boston area from central Europe in 1980's- presently

European Paper Wasps - female Introduced to Boston area from central Europe in 1980's- presently occurs coast to
CAN-2125 European Paper WASP - female Boston, USA Polistes dominulus Introduced to Boston area from central Europe in 1980's - presently occurs coast to coast in the USA where it displaces native

Background imageWasp Collection: European Paper Wasps - two females Introduced to Boston area from central Europe in 1980's

European Paper Wasps - two females Introduced to Boston area from central Europe in 1980's- presently occurs coast
CAN-2124 European Paper WASP - females Boston, USA Polistes dominulus Introduced to Boston area from central Europe in 1980's - presently occurs coast to coast in the USA where it displaces

Background imageWasp Collection: European Paper Wasps - female, laying egg Introduced to Boston area from central Europe in 1980's

European Paper Wasps - female, laying egg Introduced to Boston area from central Europe in 1980's- presently occurs
CAN-2123 European Paper WASP - female, laying egg Boston, USA Polistes dominulus Introduced to Boston area from central Europe in 1980's - presently occurs coast to coast in the USA where it

Background imageWasp Collection: European Paper Wasps -female being fed by female, feeding regurgitated caterpillars

European Paper Wasps -female being fed by female, feeding regurgitated caterpillars
CAN-2121 European Paper WASPS - female being fed regurgitated caterpillars, nectar or water by another female. Boston, USA Polistes dominulus Example of trophallaxis

Background imageWasp Collection: Wasps Cluster feeding on plum Bedfordshire UK

Wasps Cluster feeding on plum Bedfordshire UK
BB-726 Wasps - Cluster feeding on plum Bedfordshire UK Vespula sp Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageWasp Collection: Wasp Close up of feeding Bedfordshire UK

Wasp Close up of feeding Bedfordshire UK
BB-722 Wasp - Close up of feeding Bedfordshire UK Vespula sp Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageWasp Collection: Wasp Feeding on peach Bedfordshire UK

Wasp Feeding on peach Bedfordshire UK
BB-721 Wasp - Feeding on peach Bedfordshire UK Vespula sp Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageWasp Collection: Wasps Feeding on peach Bedfordshire UK

Wasps Feeding on peach Bedfordshire UK
BB-720 WASPS - feeding on peach Bedfordshire UK Vespula sp Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageWasp Collection: Wasp Feeding on peach Bedfordshire UK

Wasp Feeding on peach Bedfordshire UK
BB-719 WASP - feeding on peach Bedfordshire UK Vespula sp Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageWasp Collection: Solitary / Pollen wasp collecting pollen from 'mesem' flower

Solitary / Pollen wasp collecting pollen from "mesem" flower. Excavates nests in hard clay soil never far
ASW-4381 Solitary / Pollen wasp collecting pollen from "mesem" flower. Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Ceramius lichtensteinii Excavates nests in hard clay soil never far

Background imageWasp Collection: Potter Wasp - daubing nest in tread of vehicle tyre Fam: Eumenidae

Potter Wasp - daubing nest in tread of vehicle tyre Fam: Eumenidae
ASW-2611 Potter Wasp - daubing nest in tread of vehicle tyre Fam: Eumenidae Alan J. S. Weaving Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageWasp Collection: Sand Wasp - filling in nest East Cape, South Africa

Sand Wasp - filling in nest East Cape, South Africa
ASW-2362 Sand Wasp - filling in nest East Cape, South Africa. Ammophila vulcania Alan J. S. Weaving Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageWasp Collection: Wasps Cluster feeding on peach Bedfordshire UK

Wasps Cluster feeding on peach Bedfordshire UK
BB-725 Wasps - Cluster feeding on peach Bedfordshire UK Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageWasp Collection: Fieseler Flying Wing

Fieseler Flying Wing
One of the few practicable delta-wing projects is this German Fieseler F-3 Wespe (Wasp) - very advanced for its day, but never developed into a fighting machine

Background imageWasp Collection: Bile Beans Advert

Bile Beans Advert
BILE BEANS FOR BILIOUSNESS they sound disgusting but they ve done wonders for this wasp-waisted lady !




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"Exploring the World of Wasps: From Royal Navy Helicopters to Fascinating Insect Interactions" Royal Navy helicopters photographed off Portland showcase their might and precision, reminding us of the incredible capabilities these machines possess. Bonzo's Latest: This Week's Studdy reveals an intriguing study on wasps, shedding light on their behavior and characteristics that continue to captivate researchers worldwide. The Wolseley Wasp takes us back in time, a classic automobile that once roamed the streets with elegance and style. Witnessing a parasitic wasp laying eggs in a hoverfly larva in the UK reminds us of nature's intricate web of life and its astonishing survival strategies. The iconic Catalina Flying Boat soars through the skies, showcasing its grace and power as it transports passengers across vast distances. Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radials demonstrate engineering excellence, powering aircraft with efficiency and reliability for decades. A close-up view of the Tarantula Hawk (Pepsis heros) leaves us both fascinated and awestruck by this formidable predator's beauty and strength. Two frogs sharing a greetings card moment with an insect highlights nature's harmonious coexistence between different species within our ecosystem. Marvel at the intricacy of a wasp nest captured in Picture No. 10767490 – an architectural masterpiece built by industrious insects working together for their common goal. Behold. The Common Mud-Dauber Wasp exhibits remarkable maternal instincts as she closes a cell containing her precious eggs alongside paralyzed spiders serving as nourishment for her offspring. The Pompilid Spider Wasp C018/4316 showcases its hunting prowess, leaving no doubt about its ability to capture prey efficiently while ensuring survival for itself or future generations.