The pollinator

One or two of these are still around and I am still not sure what kind of wasp it is. These are plain black whereas the others have some colouring.

[Lisa Poland]

Given the tail, I’d say it’s a mud dauber wasp.

[Issi Bannerman]

Somehow the stark blackness of him, makes him look quite unfriendly. Not 'cuddly' like a fluffy bumble bee.

[winghong_ho]

Beautiful shot. I have no idea about the name of this wasp.

[Susan Wakely]

Lovely flower and interesting wasp.

[Joan Robillard]

Beautiful

[Peter]

Stunning closeup detail and colours Diana, Fav:)

[Brian]

Who knew wasps are part of the pollination process?

[katy]

Whatever kind it is it makes a nice addition to this beautiful composition

[narayani]

Wonderful focus

[Mags]

Lovely details!

[Christine Sztukowski]

Wonderful colors and close-up

[PhotoCrazy]

Nice capture!

[Bucktree]

Great timing and capture.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Great catch.

[Corinne C]

I'd be scared of him. He looks so large!

[KoalaGardens🐨]

fabulous

[Olwynne]

He's pretty scary! Great shot

[haskar]

Great close up.

[Carole Sandford]

Super capture!

[Kathy A]

Great close up, interesting looking insect.

[Paula Fontanini]

Gorgeous bloom but that wasp is lethal looking!! :)

[Diana]

@homeschoolmom @jamibann @wh2021 @wakelys @joansmor @pcoulson @briaan @grammyn @narayani @marlboromaam @365projectorgchristine @photographycrazy @dkellogg @mittens @corinnec @koalagardens @ollyfran @haskar @carole_sandford @kjarn @bluemoon Thanks for the lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated :-)

[Heather]

A super close-up! Sharp focus, great detail, beautiful colours and bokeh! Fav! (I have never seen a black wasp before, so I'm no help, Diana. Quite intriguing!)

[Rick]

Great shot. No idea what this one is.

[Diana]

@365projectorgheatherb @rickster549 Thanks so much :-)