Got ya !! by Enmos

Photography • Macro • posted on Aug 01, 2005

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Thanks for viewing !! :o) - A Bee-Killer Wasp, the Bee-Wolf (Philanthus triangulum) The nests are established in loose "colonies" in sandy soil and their notorious predation of bees is quite fascinating to watch. The female wasps capture feeding bees, sting them in order to induce paralysis and then carry the bees back to their nests slung underneath their bodies and clamped in position (upside-down) by the middle pair of legs. The wasps relocate their nests even if they have been disturbed and then open up the entrances with their front legs (often with the captive bees still in situ) before carrying the prey deep into their burrows and stocking up their larders. It is interesting to note that a paralysed bee will not be taken by another wasp even if is left temporarily unguarded. - I disturbed this Bee-wolf and it dropped its bee while fleeing from me. I noticed it, picked the bee up and laid it on the patch of sand, then i waited. After a minute or so the wasp returned, picked up the bee, flew to its burrow and dissapeared :o) So you see the bee was paralysed not dead... ;o) - Thanks for all your wonderful comments on my last upload, "Ah... there it is..." !! -- Many thanks, Jeroen

Comments (43)

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nongo

1:21AM | Mon, 01 August 2005

Soon it will be dead or eaten right??? Amazing bit of info here!!! You make me feel like I'm back in biology class!!!!! excellent work Jeroen!!!

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sharky_

1:23AM | Mon, 01 August 2005

An amazing battle that ended up in the wasp favor. And you were there to witness the Bee's final fate. Excellent job. Aloha

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DELMUR

1:25AM | Mon, 01 August 2005

war: always war.....Good pic!

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Zacko

1:26AM | Mon, 01 August 2005

EEEW, creepy stuff here. But thats life i suppose...dog-eat-dog world...or is it wasp-eat-bee world...hmmmm. Regardless, its a stunning macro once again. Have a wonderful day Jeroen #:O)

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1pearl

1:33AM | Mon, 01 August 2005

Wonderful macro shot !

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MaydaMason

1:33AM | Mon, 01 August 2005

impressive details and gorgeous scene!

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iaacf

1:37AM | Mon, 01 August 2005

Yes, this is what one could expect after having seen the yesterday picture.. Very impressive series of high quality macro's...!!

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Zabeth

1:42AM | Mon, 01 August 2005

Wow!! Okay! So much to learn from nature.... Thank you for this explanation! Have a wonderful week! Hugs

vlaaitje

2:23AM | Mon, 01 August 2005

wow, great story behind your series, excellent done.....awesome shot once again !!!

soulofharmony

3:11AM | Mon, 01 August 2005

outstanding shot absolutely outstanding sublime jerone :)...)))))

Raven_427

3:42AM | Mon, 01 August 2005

Great shot and some very interesting trivia. Thank you! :-)

BorisB

4:30AM | Mon, 01 August 2005

That's nature, but it looks cruelly . What luck to get such an impressive capture!

thesymphonyofthelife

4:31AM | Mon, 01 August 2005

this serie and this photography are excellent , i like the colors and the light. have a good day

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oscilis

4:37AM | Mon, 01 August 2005

oh...eeeerg! Drops piece of cheese that was going to be breakfast.

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nathalie06

5:01AM | Mon, 01 August 2005

Now I understand better ! Incredible strategy of these bees ! You've made a fantastic series Jeroen. This shot is a wonder !!! Have a nice day.

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Akinom

5:32AM | Mon, 01 August 2005

OMG... was afraid it would come to this end! That's nature! Excellent reportage, Jeroen!

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GiMi53

6:28AM | Mon, 01 August 2005

Thank you for this series/story, Jeroen ! Excellenty pictures ! :~)

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marybelgium

6:52AM | Mon, 01 August 2005

excellent ! great serie !

uniquedreamer

8:36AM | Mon, 01 August 2005

Wonderful Macro and story. Your series are great. Thanks for shareing.

parb1194

8:54AM | Mon, 01 August 2005

Great Macro!!!!

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Ladyhawk

9:23AM | Mon, 01 August 2005

amazeing catch Jeroen,beautifully shot, the bee will slowly be eaten alive, never get stung by 1 of these wasp, it's not fun,thats why I said freash meat lol, ;0p, BRAVO!!!!!(V)!!!:0)@-}-- can I send that beetel pic, to you? hugs Tina I'm not sure about it for a post

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