Bee-Wolf by Enmos
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I've done some research and i've come to
the conclusion thats its very probably a
Bee-wolf. Latin name: Philanthus triangulum.
Here's some information on Bee-wolfs
(source: David Element):
The nests are established in loose "colonies"
in sandy soil and their notorious predation
of Honeybees Apis mellifera is quite fascinating
to watch. The female wasps capture feeding
honeybees, 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. It is also
apparent that these wasps concentrate purely
on a single prey species, ignoring other
similar bees or honeybee mimics like drone-
flies.
If you know this to be another species please
tell me.
Thanks to all of you for the wonderful comments
on my other Bee-Wolf shot "On it's Way" !!
Many thanks,
Enmos
Comments (29)
redpill
Wow beautiful creature, its name sounds like Beowulf (german mythology hero :-)))) LOL!, I like that water drop on his head.
gabi_w_z
excellent shot!
sheilakalajdzic
Such fine detail BEE-u-tee-full!!! vote!
funkfrog
love it!!!
creanum
excellent macro shot......
unzy
impressive details and neat shot, I love your macro my friend ! V
Akinom
Indeed impressive details! And thanks for the interesting lesson again!
Bathlon6
Excellent macro shot!!GSL!!Well done my friend!!
danob
A facinating species I agree about your research.. An xlent Macro my friend..
tibet2004uk
Quite a sadistic creature really but certainly beautiful! And a fascinating shot and story as usual! Thx for sharing dear! :) V
jimry
A terrific shot mate....love the info :)
cynlee
fascinating detail & tale!! :]
SNAKEY
hey buddy, you think this bug is sweating in the sun......... or am i halucinating.;)
Mondwin
beeez...beautifullbravo!!vote:DDD
hasexx
super clos :-) vote for this perfect shot !!!!
RobertTheoret
Super macro work. Welldone. The bug looks like he is sweatting under the sun. I wonder if they do? BRAVOS!!!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Genial!
vlaaitje
wow this is really splendid........what a macro shot......v
Agny
amazing detail!
Michelle A.
Stupendous shot!
shandybob
Wonderful image as always :D thanks for sharing!
kennyliu
Lovely detailed shot!
jcv2
Walking with wasps, uhhh, bee-wolves! Very impressive macro shot! A perfect detailed macro capture, very interesting!
PapaGuru
It has been years since I saw one of these, thanks! Great detailed macro shot :)
jockes
Superb macro!! Just excellent work!!
environaut
Fantastic macro and fascinating story about them...what an interesting creature!! Excellent work, my friend!
WandM
A bit late with my applause ;>( Fantastic!
Nilla
Superb shot as always! Excellent my friend! :)
Gabrielsdream
I wasn't around on Renderosity when you uploaded this one, it is really fantastic, so glad I looked! Marvellous detail!