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Ichneumon wasp in action


Ichneumon wasp in action
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Copyright: Philippe Moniotte (pgmoni) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 342 W: 95 N: 610] (2556)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-14
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D 80, Nikkor 105mm f2.8D micro
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): PGMONI [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-12-23 9:08
Viewed: 566
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A female Coelocentrus excitator at work. The very long, hair-like ovipositor is able to penetrate the wood, which is almost incredible in itself. But the most astonishing part of the story is that the wasp is aware of the exact location of a prey (some grub living deep inside the log) and that the egg is going to be laid in it....
The wasp is approx. 20 mm long, not counting the ovipositor.
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Salut Philippe,
Détails vraiment impressionnant pour cette guèpe. Les couleurs sont naturelles malgré le flash. Amitiés,
Catherine

bonjour Philippe
Jolie photo de cette guèpe la tête en bas, je n'en avais encore jamais vue une de cette couleur.L'image est très nette et bien composé, merci pour le partage
Joyeux Noël
jacqueline

Oh Philippe,
I'm craving to do a shot like that myself, so far to no avail. This wasp defies the physical laws by boring into wood with such a fragile ovipositor, incredible. Thanks for presenting this to us.

Best regards
Dietrich

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