Ruby Tailed Wasp

[Paul Iddon]

The beautiful ruby-tailed wasp has a striking appearance. As the common name suggests, it has a brilliant ruby-coloured abdomen and the thorax is iridescent and brightly coloured. I'm fortunate to see this wonderful hymenoptera species every summer here in Preston.

Paul.

 

[Ploddles]

Lucky you. I've never seen one in the flesh.

 

[Kediza]

Beautiful colours,cracking image.

 

[Paul Iddon]

Lucky you. I've never seen one in the flesh.

Beautiful colours,cracking image.

Thanks both

Paul.

 

[cruso]

Great colours these Paul stunning details

 

[Paul Iddon]

Great colours these Paul stunning details

Cheers m8

Paul.

 

[RyanB]

Awesome set, these are brilliant!

 

[dibbly dobbler]

Great bug and great shots! Would love to catch one of these one day

 

[Paul Iddon]

Thank you kindly gents

Paul

 

[hobsey]

Stunning shots.

I managed my first shot of one today but no where near the quality of yours.

 

[Paul Iddon]

Stunning shots.

I managed my first shot of one today but no where near the quality of yours.

Cheers for that

Paul.