Sighting 4726682
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| Ropalidia sp. (genus) | MichaelBedingfield | 22 Apr 2026 | |
| Unverified | LisaH | 19 Apr 2026 |
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The wasp was flying around a stick (so I thought) until I saw this caterpillar arch and move. Having now seen my photos, I believe the wasp was laying eggs into the unfortunate larva, which had been behind the stick where the wasp was buzzing. I was surprised how quickly the wasp laid, then moved
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- 1 Abundance
- LisaH Recorded by
- 25mm to 50mm Animal size
- Yes Insect on a flower
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- LisaH NatureMapr Social or paper-nest wasps (Vespidae, Polistinae & Vespinae) Wasps (Hymenoptera, Apocrita) Insects
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