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Vespa crabro


Vespa crabro
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Copyright: Mircea Costina (mirceax) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 231 W: 56 N: 1354] (6247)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-07
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D50, Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/300 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-08-12 14:25
Viewed: 695
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The European hornet Vespa crabro is the largest European eusocial wasp, commonly known simply as the "hornet". This is not to be confused with the colloquial use of hornet for the bald-faced hornet, or other yellowjackets in other countries. The queen measures 25 to 35 mm long, males and workers are smaller. In males, as in most members of the Aculeata, the antennae have 13 segments, while in females there are only 12; also as in other aculeates, the male abdomen has seven visible segments, while the female has six; females possess an ovipositor modified into a sting which is not barbed. See wasp and bee characteristics to help identify similar insects.
This species is not particularly aggressive except when defending the nest, and care must be taken when in proximity, as the stings are quite painful. As with most stinging insects, they will sting in self-defense when grabbed or stepped on.
http://en.wikipedia.org
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Wouaw Mircea, what a beautifull wasp, fantastic colors and perfect sharpness. It is a great macro,
cheer and thanks for shared,
friendly,
Pat

Witaj Mircea,
WOW! Amazing macro. Very piekne colours, Super sharpness. Very curious scenery and instructive.
It congratulates and I greet - Roma

Unbelievable photo! Great colors and focus. What great lighting! I'm curious, was this taken in a hive, or in the wild somewhere?

Superb. Thanks for sharing!
Alice

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2007-08-13 1:23]

Hi Mircea,
an excellent capture of this ominous insect.
The sheer size of them causes alarm!
Very sharp with great detail in the eye and thorax.
Beautiful colours.
Great compsition.
You've made the post of this opportunity!! :)
Well done,
Joe

Hi Mircea,
I like that you have kept the hornet in the upside down position very natural. You flash has brought out the details and colours well on the body and shown off the inside of the hornets nest. Good shot,
regards
Matt.

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