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Wasps Collection (#3)

"Exploring the World of Wasps: From Rugby to Nature's Marvels" The Ricoh Arena Stadium - home to the mighty Wasps Rugby Union team

Background imageWasps Collection: Persimmons Branch and Wasp Nest above a Hedge. Creator: Shibata Zeshin

Persimmons Branch and Wasp Nest above a Hedge. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Persimmons Branch and Wasp Nest above a Hedge

Background imageWasps Collection: Anchor-Faced Wasp: Vespa rufa, 1839, (1945). Creator: John Curtis

Anchor-Faced Wasp: Vespa rufa, 1839, (1945). Creator: John Curtis
Anchor-Faced Wasp: Vespa rufa, 1839, (1945). The red wasp - Vespula rufa. Illustration by John Curtis from his " British Entomology". From " Insect Life in Britain, by Geoffrey Taylor

Background imageWasps Collection: Wasp walking around a Spanish love-in-a-mist (Nigella hispanica) flower to sip nectar

Wasp walking around a Spanish love-in-a-mist (Nigella hispanica) flower to sip nectar from ring of blue nectaries, thorax

Background imageWasps Collection: Wasp (Hymenoptera) robbing nectar from Henrys lily (Lilium henryi). Surrey, England, UK

Wasp (Hymenoptera) robbing nectar from Henrys lily (Lilium henryi). Surrey, England, UK. August

Background imageWasps Collection: Wasp nectaring on Marsh marigold (Caltha palustris), picking up pollen on head, thorax

Wasp nectaring on Marsh marigold (Caltha palustris), picking up pollen on head, thorax and hairs on body. Turkey. May

Background imageWasps Collection: Common spangle galls of the Gall wasp (Neuroterus quercusbaccarum) on underside of oak leaf

Common spangle galls of the Gall wasp (Neuroterus quercusbaccarum) on underside of oak leaf, Dorset, UK, September

Background imageWasps Collection: Male Giant / Mammoth wasp (Megascolia flavifrons) close-up of face showing long antennae

Male Giant / Mammoth wasp (Megascolia flavifrons) close-up of face showing long antennae and small jaws, Stenje region, Galicica National Park, Macedonia, June 2009

Background imageWasps Collection: Female Giant / Mammoth wasp (Megascolia flavifrons) close-up of head showing short antennae

Female Giant / Mammoth wasp (Megascolia flavifrons) close-up of head showing short antennae and long curved jaws or mandibles, Stenje region, Galicica National Park, Macedonia, June 2009

Background imageWasps Collection: Wasps on nest, Bagerova Steppe, Kerch Peninsula, Crimea, Ukraine, July 2009

Wasps on nest, Bagerova Steppe, Kerch Peninsula, Crimea, Ukraine, July 2009

Background imageWasps Collection: Queen Hornet (Vespa crabro) feeding on Knotweed flower (Persicaria bistorta superba )

Queen Hornet (Vespa crabro) feeding on Knotweed flower (Persicaria bistorta superba )
Queen Hornet (Vespa crabro) feeding on Knotweed flower (Persicaria bistorta " superba" ) in garden, Wiltshire, England, UK, May. Property released

Background imageWasps Collection: Ichneumon wasp (Compsocryptus sp. ?) in flight, Williamson county, Texas, USA, November

Ichneumon wasp (Compsocryptus sp. ?) in flight, Williamson county, Texas, USA, November
Ichneumon wasp (Compsocryptus sp.?) in flight, Williamson county, Texas, USA, November

Background imageWasps Collection: The Emperor of Lilliput Reviews His Troops, , 1909

The Emperor of Lilliput Reviews His Troops, , 1909
The Emperor of Lilliput Reviews His Troops, from Gullivers Travels by Jonathon Swift (1667 - 1745), pub. 1909 (colour lithograph)




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"Exploring the World of Wasps: From Rugby to Nature's Marvels" The Ricoh Arena Stadium - home to the mighty Wasps Rugby Union team, where passion and skill collide on the field. Witnessing nature's cunning tactics, a parasitic wasp delicately lays its eggs in a hoverfly larva, ensuring survival for its offspring in the UK. Frogs and insects unite on a vibrant greetings card, showcasing the intricate balance of life within our ecosystems. A mesmerizing glimpse into a wasp's nest reveals their remarkable architectural skills and complex social hierarchy. Behold the common mud-dauber wasp as it meticulously seals a cell containing eggs and paralyzed spiders – nature's ingenious way of providing sustenance for future generations. Through an expertly focused image, we admire the beauty of a portrait featuring Vespula vulgaris, commonly known as the Common Wasp found in the UK. In Glacier National Park, witness an enchanting encounter between a woodwasp and showy daisies – an exquisite display of nature's harmony amidst breathtaking landscapes. Catching them mid-flight in Bedfordshire UK, observe a captivating group of Common Wasps soaring through open skies with grace and purpose. Journey to Japan where fear meets fascination with Vespa mandarinia japonica - Japanese Giant Hornet; this colossal creature commands respect from all who cross its path. Delicate silk threads hold cocoons filled with parasitic wasp larvae that prey upon caterpillars like Lycorea sp. , reminding us of nature's intricate web woven by both predator and prey alike. A Venus flytrap captures more than just attention as it ensnares unsuspecting visitors like Vespa vulgaris - revealing Mother Nature’s clever traps at work. Wasps RFC 1998-99.