Thread-waisted Wasp

"Anger is as a stone cast into a wasp's nest."
(Pope Paul VI) No human was injured in the taking of this photo! I'm glad the wasp was more interested in the flower than me.

[Diana]

Beautifully captured, such an unusual looking wasp. In German there is a saying "Wespen taille" meaning wasp waist. That is someone with an exceptional small waist. Now I know where it comes from ;-)

[Lou Ann]

A lovely capture. Interesting narrative and comment by @ludwigsdiana!

[Mags]

Very cool capture!

[Kate]

@ludwigsdiana interesting phrase

[haskar]

Nice find. Great close up.

[Babs]

What a great close up. You were brave getting so close.

[Jane Pittenger]

Ouch. Glad you didnt get stung

[GaryW]

Amazing detail.