Red Wasps

[LauraMG]

Had one of these on the glass storm door and I figured I would never have another opportunity to photograph a live wasp's belly. I love what it's eyes look like!

 

[Mr.Mantid]

I could swim in those eyes forever.. until it stings me.

 

[hibiscusmile]

They don't make much of a meal:huh:

 

[LauraMG]

They don't make much of a meal :huh:

You've actually caught these??

I entertained the idea for about 3 seconds and then slapped myself for even considering it! **shudder**

 

[angelofdeathzz]

very nice shot. not sure I ever saw a wasp that close. :flowers: (go wings)

 

[LauraMG]

very nice shot. not sure I ever saw a wasp that close. :flowers: (go wings)

I know I've never seen a wasp that close! I used to hang with them when I lived at my mom's and smoked. It was just unavoidable, but if one comes near me I scream like a little girl!

I did a little more research on them and they're a variety of paper wasp, Polistes sp.

 

[Rick]

You've actually caught these??

I entertained the idea for about 3 seconds and then slapped myself for even considering it! **shudder**

I've caught them and she is right. For a mantis there isn't much to em. Also most of the body is really hard.

 

[myles]

great pics ,

 

[ZoeRipper]

There's only one way to kill those bastards: fire.

Yes, I would catch them and throw them into fire.

Good pictures, hate the bug.

 

[Precarious]

Great pics!

I have some good macro footage of a wasp:

May even be the same species, but that would be a tough call without seeing its back.

 

[LauraMG]

I can't seem to access the plug-in for some reason. Can you post the direct link?

 

[yeatzee]

I can't seem to access the plug-in for some reason. Can you post the direct link?

 

[LauraMG]

Thanks yeatzee! After watching the video I can tell that it's not the same species. They're similar, within the same genus I'm sure, but slightly different in their markings on their back. I know those wasps better than I'd like to admit. They've been around my mom's house for a long time, and I used to smoke A LOT, so I would get lots of looking time with them :lol:

 

[Ghostie]

Crazy eyezballs :blink: