Kleptoparasitic Wasp - laying egg in Bee nest UK
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Kleptoparasitic Wasp - laying egg in Bee nest UK
SPH-2816
Kleptoparasitic WASP - laying egg in bee nest
UK
Sapyga clavicornis
Steve Hopkin
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Laying Eggs Ovipositing Parasite Parasites Wasp Wasps At Nest
Caught in the Act - The Wasp Whisperer Strikes Again!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot, master wildlife photographer Steve Hopkin unveils a secret underworld hidden within our very own backyards. Meet SPH-2816, the notorious kleptoparasitic wasp with a mischievous streak! With her stealthy maneuvers and cunning tactics, she's about to execute her grand plan – infiltrating a bee nest! As if straight out of an insect espionage movie, SPH-2816 fearlessly approaches the unsuspecting bee colony. With precision and finesse, she delicately positions herself above the hive entrance. In one swift motion, she skillfully deposits her precious eggs into their new surrogate home. But wait! Is it just me or does SPH-2816 seem to be wearing an invisible cape? Perhaps she possesses some supernatural powers that allow her to effortlessly navigate through these perilous missions undetected. This extraordinary behavior is known as ovipositing - nature's version of "parasite meets host". It may sound like something out of science fiction, but this is Mother Nature at work – showcasing yet another marvelously bizarre adaptation. So next time you stumble upon a buzzing beehive in your garden or parkland, take a closer look. You never know what incredible tales are unfolding right before your eyes. And remember to keep your camera ready because who knows when you might capture another jaw-dropping moment like Steve Hopkin did with SPH-2816
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