Cerceris areneria by durleybeachbum

Photography • Insects • posted on Jul 29, 2015

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"Not just now, darling, I'm having a snack.." This predatory wasp attacks Weevils. The adult takes it's prey back to the nest where it will provide food for the developing young.These are more commonly known as Digger Wasps. I hope she will be collecting Vine Weevils, I can well do without those ! Do Zoom!

Comments (23)

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Juliette.Gribnau

10:01AM | Wed, 29 July 2015

great shot !

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kgb224

10:30AM | Wed, 29 July 2015

Stunning capture Andrea. God bless.

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blinkings

1:37PM | Wed, 29 July 2015

I just googled 'Wine Veevils'.........seriously!

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kaward

1:40PM | Wed, 29 July 2015

Wow! A superb shot and find! Could you gid up the grubs and send some to eat my vine weevils too!

kaward

1:42PM | Wed, 29 July 2015

I had my spade upside down!

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pat40

2:47PM | Wed, 29 July 2015

Fantastic pic

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jendellas

3:53PM | Wed, 29 July 2015

:o))))) Excellent photo.

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photosynthesis

4:29PM | Wed, 29 July 2015

Caught in the act - superb detail...

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oddment

4:45PM | Wed, 29 July 2015

Love is in the air... er, well, maybe on a flower in this case - but it's definately there. Be careful, or you mght get flagged for not using a Content Advisory thumbnail. Lol.

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wysiwig

5:03PM | Wed, 29 July 2015

Little Timmy sees two dogs mating and asks his grandfather what they are doing. The grandfather is taken aback by the boy's question and blurts out, "Well, Timmy, the dog in the back has injured it's leg and the dog in front is carrying his friend home." I notice the male wasp is a good deal smaller than the female so when she says 'no' I guess its 'no'. This is an outstanding image. You have an amazing ability to capture insects in the act. Superb work.

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jayfar

6:08PM | Wed, 29 July 2015

This is a fantastic capture Andrea and it sounds like they do a lot of good. Lucky you to find this pair and caught in the act !!

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PatGoltz

6:34PM | Wed, 29 July 2015

Excellent! It's always a plus when you get them together, too.

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Glendaw

6:48PM | Wed, 29 July 2015

Now that's team work ! Awesome pic. of them in action Andrea. Zoom is a must, indeed.

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dochtersions

8:29PM | Wed, 29 July 2015

A great photo and story to tell, Andrea. I'm asking myself if this is an union bloom where they are busy on.

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awjay

8:30PM | Wed, 29 July 2015

one more for the road

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MrsRatbag

9:03PM | Wed, 29 July 2015

Wonderful shot!

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bugsnouveau

9:46PM | Wed, 29 July 2015

Fascinating capture

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helanker

10:21PM | Wed, 29 July 2015

Happy hour for wasps :-) Sweet shot, Andrea :)

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Katraz

10:31PM | Wed, 29 July 2015

A super shot of something you don't see every day.

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danapommet

12:14AM | Thu, 30 July 2015

What a fantastic photo Andrea and we have them over here too!

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Faemike55

1:39AM | Thu, 30 July 2015

you really should make a book of all the insects you have caught in the act - you could title it, "In-Sex" and I have a feeling that it would sell

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auntietk

6:35AM | Thu, 30 July 2015

LOL @ Mike! That's a great idea. I rarely see insects, let alone insect porn, so your gallery is always a delight! Isn't it funny, how we each see different things? Everyone tells me they never would have seen ... whatever it was I took a picture of ... and I think it's totally ordinary. What fun!

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CavalierLady

2:37PM | Thu, 30 July 2015

Great shot... in the right place at the right time! Allium, garlic? Whatever, the bloom is beautiful. Always surprised to notice that males are smaller than the females. Well caught.

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