Cuckoo Wasp by CavalierLady
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Description
Cuckoo Wasp - this one "Chrysis angolensis" is so named because is mimics the behavior or the cuckoo bird that lays its egg in another bird's nest. The chick, being much larger than the other chicks, then gets the majority the food that the parent brings. In the case of the Cuckoo Wasp, the newly hatched young simply devours the larvae of the host bees surrounding it. Taken April '14.
Detail will be better in zoom. Thanks very much for your views and comments.
Comments (18)
kenmo
Outstanding macro shot....
kgb224
Amazing captures Maria. God bless.
jayfar
Two excellent and text book shots Maria.
Richardphotos
insects are so amazing and equally your photos
helanker
Absolutely fantastic. Have never seen a green wasp before. It is so beautiful and thank you for the info. Full Size is a must.
tofi
What really got me with this image, is the absolutely fantastic clarity and detail! Well done! I really like the colours and the awesome contrast of the wasp with the lilac!
durleybeachbum
Superbly clear, and she is an interesting colour!
Chipka
Insects! Ah...I love 'em. Cuckoo wasps...I've never seen them live and in person, and so this duo of shots is quite a treat. I've been reading up on wasps lately, since discovering that quite a few of them have "domesticated" viruses that infect their prey, all for the benefit of wasp appetites. Nature is such a stunning, pragmatic thing. These shots capture that. What a gorgeous creature!
Adobe_One_Kenobi
WOWEE! Maria, you got a great series of shots here, well done you!
bebopdlx
A wasp by any other name would be ouch. Nice shot,
MrsRatbag
It's so pretty! I've never seen anything like that, that I'm aware of, at least. What lovely shots!
goodoleboy
Fine focus, bokeh and texture in this dual image of the Cuckoo Wasp, an insect species alien to my knowledge, Maria.
jocko500
very shape looking images
DennisReed
cool
photosynthesis
Outstanding macro - love the metallic blue against the pink flower in the one on the left...
irisinthespring
Superb captures, love these!
NightGallery
These are so COOL! Love the colors on these little one. Fabulous shots.
danapommet
Two wonderful photos, I like the pale colors and interesting information about Mother Nature's cruel happenings!