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Delta campaniforme
Vivid yellow and black wasp, body length 20mm, was circling an area of approx 40cm, which is how I was able to take Pic 2. After 20 secs it flew in and grabbed a caterpillar. Tightly clenched with its mandibles and stinging it several times from the end upwards (Pic 3 & 4). Once anaestetised, it flew off back to its nest.
Open grassland. James Cook University, Cairns QLD
Spotted on Apr 20, 2013
Submitted on Apr 21, 2013
4 Comments
Thank you Joe! This wasp was quite photogenic
Great shots Andrea, I love the flight shot!
Thanks Kerry! It was amazing to see it in ACTION!
Fantastic photos Andrea..Cool looking insect!