Ichneumon Wasp

Ichneumon Wasps lay eggs near or in the larva of other insects.If you have watched the movie Alien..then you know what happens next...:)

[Arthur Loosley]

What an amazing shot! That shadow is really something! FAV.

[Kathy]

Like Arthur said, the shadow is very cool.

[Kane Arlow]

Great macro, I have seen documentaries about these guys. I always feel sorry for the poor insects that end up with the eggs in them. :(

[Shepherdman's Wife]

Another great macro shot. Fav

[Paul J]

Darn, I thought I might be first to mention the cool shadow.

[Stephanie Lynn]

Great Macro...love the colors...very AFRAID of wasp!

[Paula McLaughlin]

Fantastic detail on this macro!

[Sue Wilde]

Amazing detail

[katy]

I am in awe of the detail you catch with these insect shots!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Great macro- but watch out for the stingers!

[☠northy]

gaaaaaaaah! impressive capture!

[Skip Tribby - ​🖖]

Cool shot and commentary!

[Margaret Obey]

Horribly wonderful!

[Robyn]

Great macro capture

[Leanne M Williams]

Incredible capture wow!!!!! Fav

[virtualbrownie]

Amazing detail - love that shadow. Fav

[Rachel]

Excellent macro!

[Lois]

Fantastic details and color!

[Lyn Berriman]

Amazing details!

[Sally Ings]

Fantastic details

[MB]

Fabulous details in this shot. Amazing what that wasp looks like in macro!

[Rachel]

Brilliant focus! Stunning!

[Top2042]

Great close up

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great close up!

[Graham Thresher]

A fantastic shot. Fav

[Debbie]

brilliant capture