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Yesterday I give you a riddle - what´s the species I show in the macro?!?
Now, the second picture and a solution. I be sure it´s a member of the family of Cimbicidae, a sawfly. I think, it´s Cimbex connatus, but I be not sure about that.
Look on wikipedia too:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cimbicidae
I´ve never saw such specimen before.
The little blue drop on the backside of the larva is some kind of "defence-weapon" I think. She sprayed the blue fluid on me as I try to pick her up.
Best view is in full-size.
Thanks for all your comments and ratings.
See you later.
Comments (14)
dbyrd
Amazing shot that is as educational as it is beautiful!
RetroDevil
wow, very very cool shot.. its definitely interesting.. never seen one before :D
durleybeachbum
Excellent pic! So interesting to see this.
Juliette.Gribnau
stunning macro-shot !
Darkwish
Amazing pic! Really great work! 5
CavalierLady
Another great macro, even better than the first one!
GBCalls
Great capture!
e-brink
Excellent study!
Leeco
Excellent capture and image. I would have spent a very very long time trying to Id this critter in caterpillar guide book, lol. Even now it still seems to be a caterpillar and not a wasp. Thanks for sharing. lee
eekdog Online Now!
super detail! like that what appears to be blood coming from him, never been much into the knowledge of spiecies like this so i'll wait to find the answer from someone else. keep up the great riddle and photo's . steve
Aioros
Super great photo my friend
_Bee
Great lighting,comp and macro = brilliant shot!
Alz2008
Wonderful capture and macro, Excellent well done..
skyla824
wonderful macro...