Thread-waisted wasp


Posted by Tom Whelan on Wed Jul 13, 2016 9:31 pm

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I've seen these before, but I haven't tried to identify them. Apparently it's a family Specidae, genus Ammophila. Found in a light rain, apparently asleep. Looks best against the darker background you get when you click the image.


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by Jeff Munoz on Thu Jul 14, 2016 12:33 am
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It looks amazing with the shadow box, awesome colors and details!!!
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by Sven Bernert on Thu Jul 14, 2016 1:38 pm
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Hi Tom,

a lovely tonal range image wise and a well defined insect. Well done (as always ...)

This:
>> 180 + 2xTC

is also my favorite combo, it just got a bit dusty over the last couple of years :-)

Hope all is well.

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by Carol Clarke on Fri Jul 15, 2016 6:38 am
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Stunning image Tom! Well worth the click to see all the amazing detail and colour!
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by hawksnaturphoto on Fri Jul 15, 2016 12:14 pm
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Great image , perfect composition .

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by Matthew Pugh on Sat Jul 16, 2016 9:37 am
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Hi

A great shot of this fellow - and stunning details considering the subject is so dark

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by Denis55 on Thu Aug 25, 2016 9:49 am
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Very nice Tom,although a bit dark on my monitor.
Looks likeThread-waisted Wasp - Ammophila procera.
 

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