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Wasp Collection (#9)

"Exploring the World of Wasps

Background imageWasp Collection: Witches Scene, 1640-50 (oil on panel)

Witches Scene, 1640-50 (oil on panel)
XKH152612 Witches Scene, 1640-50 (oil on panel) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 64.2x48.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageWasp Collection: Wasp, August 5, 1892, Wasp (Sloop), Yachts, 1892

Wasp, August 5, 1892, Wasp (Sloop), Yachts, 1892

Background imageWasp Collection: Jessica, Corinthian Yacht Club, Jessica (Yacht), Yachts, Yacht clubs, Regattas, 1891

Jessica, Corinthian Yacht Club, Jessica (Yacht), Yachts, Yacht clubs, Regattas, 1891

Background imageWasp Collection: Wasp, June 11, 1892, Wasp (Sloop), Yachts, Regattas, 1892

Wasp, June 11, 1892, Wasp (Sloop), Yachts, Regattas, 1892

Background imageWasp Collection: Wasp, Wasp (Sloop), Yachts, 1892

Wasp, Wasp (Sloop), Yachts, 1892

Background imageWasp Collection: Aerial Yellowjackets at paper nest (Vespinae) (Hymenoptera) Yasuni National Park

Aerial Yellowjackets at paper nest (Vespinae) (Hymenoptera) Yasuni National Park, Amazon Rainforest, ECUADOR. South America

Background imageWasp Collection: Giant Owl Butterfly Caterpillar (Caligo memnon) Eggs laid on neck area by parasitic wasp

Giant Owl Butterfly Caterpillar (Caligo memnon) Eggs laid on neck area by parasitic wasp, Yasuni National Park, Amazon Rainforest, ECUADOR. South America

Background imageWasp Collection: Wasp nest in a barn

Wasp nest in a barn

Background imageWasp Collection: Two wasps, 3D graphics

Two wasps, 3D graphics

Background imageWasp Collection: Wasp spider (Argiope bruennichi)

Wasp spider (Argiope bruennichi)

Background imageWasp Collection: Wasp Spider (Argiope bruennichi) on web, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Wasp Spider (Argiope bruennichi) on web, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Background imageWasp Collection: Sawfly, larvae (Craesus septentrionalis)

Sawfly, larvae (Craesus septentrionalis)

Background imageWasp Collection: Sawfly, larva (Craesus septentrionalis)

Sawfly, larva (Craesus septentrionalis)

Background imageWasp Collection: Larvae of the Sawfly (Craesus septentrionalis), developmental stage of an insect

Larvae of the Sawfly (Craesus septentrionalis), developmental stage of an insect

Background imageWasp Collection: Larva of the Sawfly (Craesus septentrionalis)

Larva of the Sawfly (Craesus septentrionalis)

Background imageWasp Collection: German or European wasp -Vespula germanica-, on Stonecrop -Sedum telephium-, Untergroenigen

German or European wasp -Vespula germanica-, on Stonecrop -Sedum telephium-, Untergroenigen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Background imageWasp Collection: Wasp -Vespula-, Biberach an der Riss, Upper Swabia, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Wasp -Vespula-, Biberach an der Riss, Upper Swabia, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Background imageWasp Collection: Gasteruptiid Wasp -Gasteruption jaculator-, female, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Gasteruptiid Wasp -Gasteruption jaculator-, female, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Background imageWasp Collection: Wasp Robber Fly with prey, Goegap Nature Reserve, Namaqualand, South Africa, Africa

Wasp Robber Fly with prey, Goegap Nature Reserve, Namaqualand, South Africa, Africa

Background imageWasp Collection: Wasp Robber Fly -Asilidae- with prey, Goegap Nature Reserve, Namaqualand, South Africa, Africa

Wasp Robber Fly -Asilidae- with prey, Goegap Nature Reserve, Namaqualand, South Africa, Africa

Background imageWasp Collection: Carrot Wasp -Gasteruptiidae sp. - with an ovipositor longer than its abdomen

Carrot Wasp -Gasteruptiidae sp. - with an ovipositor longer than its abdomen, Goegap Nature Reserve, Namaqualand
Carrot Wasp -Gasteruptiidae sp.- with an ovipositor longer than its abdomen, Goegap Nature Reserve, Namaqualand, South Africa, Africa

Background imageWasp Collection: AUDUBON: REDSTART. American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla)

AUDUBON: REDSTART. American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla). Engraving after John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-38

Background imageWasp Collection: Home makers

Home makers
A pair of wasps building a nest

Background imageWasp Collection: WAR OF 1812: NAVAL BATTLE. The capture of the HMS Frolic, under Commander Thomas Whinyates

WAR OF 1812: NAVAL BATTLE. The capture of the HMS Frolic, under Commander Thomas Whinyates, during the battle with the American sloop-of-war USS Wasp, under the command of Jacob Jones

Background imageWasp Collection: WAR OF 1812: NAVAL BATTLE. The engagement between the American sloop-of-war Wasp

WAR OF 1812: NAVAL BATTLE. The engagement between the American sloop-of-war Wasp, under command of Jacob Jones, and the British brig Frolic, 18 October 1812

Background imageWasp Collection: Picture No. 11092002

Picture No. 11092002
Old Wasps Nest underneath fallen branch Date:

Background imageWasp Collection: Picture No. 11074044

Picture No. 11074044
Blackberry Gall old gall from which adult gall wasps have emerged on bramble

Background imageWasp Collection: Picture No. 11066639

Picture No. 11066639
European / German Wasp / Yellowjacket. feeding on Beech Honeydew (produced by a scale insect (Ultracoelostoma assimile)). Date:

Background imageWasp Collection: Dog with tambourine on a cutout Christmas card

Dog with tambourine on a cutout Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageWasp Collection: Paper Wasp, Polistes sp. adult on nest, Lake Corpus Christi, Texas, USA, May 2003

Paper Wasp, Polistes sp. adult on nest, Lake Corpus Christi, Texas, USA, May 2003
Paper Wasp, Polistes sp. adult on nest, Lake Corpus Christi, Texas, USA

Background imageWasp Collection: Paper Wasp, Polistes sp. wasp drinking from water surface, Welder Wildlife Refuge

Paper Wasp, Polistes sp. wasp drinking from water surface, Welder Wildlife Refuge, Sinton, Texas, USA

Background imageWasp Collection: Wasp, garden insects, native plants garden, Los Angeles, CA

Wasp, garden insects, native plants garden, Los Angeles, CA

Background imageWasp Collection: Paper Wasp Polistes sp. Southern Texas

Paper Wasp Polistes sp. Southern Texas
Paper Wasp, Polistes sp. Southern Texas

Background imageWasp Collection: Paper wasp expelling water after heavy rain (Polistes sp)

Paper wasp expelling water after heavy rain (Polistes sp)

Background imageWasp Collection: Pale Tussock Moth (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar, feeding on Common Oak (Quercus robur)

Pale Tussock Moth (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar, feeding on Common Oak (Quercus robur) leaf with Common Spangle Gall Wasp (Neuroterus quercusbaccarum) galls, Leicestershire, England, September

Background imageWasp Collection: Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial, rear view

Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial, rear view

Background imageWasp Collection: Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Wasp radial, side view

Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Wasp radial, side view

Background imageWasp Collection: Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Wasp radial, front port quarter

Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Wasp radial, front port quarter

Background imageWasp Collection: Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Wasp radial, rear quarter

Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Wasp radial, rear quarter

Background imageWasp Collection: Airspeed AS30 Queen Wasp, K8888, fitted with floats

Airspeed AS30 Queen Wasp, K8888, fitted with floats

Background imageWasp Collection: Common Wasp (Vespula vulgaris) nest in early stages, on underside of roof tile, Bentley, Suffolk

Common Wasp (Vespula vulgaris) nest in early stages, on underside of roof tile, Bentley, Suffolk, England, April

Background imageWasp Collection: Four-spotted Digger Wasp (Crossocerus quadrimaculatus) adult, resting on leaf, Norfolk, England

Four-spotted Digger Wasp (Crossocerus quadrimaculatus) adult, resting on leaf, Norfolk, England, August

Background imageWasp Collection: Spider-hunting Wasp (Dipogon variegatus) adult female, with spider prey in hollow plant stem

Spider-hunting Wasp (Dipogon variegatus) adult female, with spider prey in hollow plant stem, Powys, Wales, July

Background imageWasp Collection: Picture No. 10788697

Picture No. 10788697
Wasp / Zebra / Tiger SPIDER - female in web, wrapping captured grasshopper prey (Argiope bruenichi) Date:

Background imageWasp Collection: Picture No. 10767489

Picture No. 10767489
Stinging Box JELLYFISH / Sea Wasp - underwater (Chironex fleckeri) Date:

Background imageWasp Collection: Picture No. 10891104

Picture No. 10891104
Wasp Fossil (Paleovespa menatensis) Date:

Background imageWasp Collection: Picture No. 10891106

Picture No. 10891106
Wasp Fossil - in amber (Evania magnifica) Date:

Background imageWasp Collection: Picture No. 10892505

Picture No. 10892505
Paper-Nest Wasp (Polistes variabilis) Date:




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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.