Yellow Jacket

[rrdjserv@earthlink.net]

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/rrdjserv/yellowjacket_5649.jpg

[einsteinsauntie]

Nice shot. Never noticed before these had three little dots on the top of the head.

[rrdjserv@earthlink.net]

Sue-
I read somewhere that all insects have those 3 "dots". It is suppose to define the horizon so they fly straight. Don't know if that's true or not. --Rick

[racketman]

impressive antennae, the 'dots' are simple eyes that sense light/dark and are assumed to make sure the insect knows which way is up in flight.

[rrdjserv@earthlink.net]

Thanks for the clarification Toby. --Rick

[johnkermit1]

good photo! i am interste with the three dots . .i didnt know that about these . . cool to learn new stuff!

[Freedom211]

Love the color. Great shot.

[LordV]

Lovely shot- assume it's collecting wood pulp for nest building
Brian V.