Sad

[LordV]

Found this little chalcid wasp just giving up the ghost on one of my water barrels yesterday. I wouldn't normally shoot bugs in this state but it was so beautiful I thought it worth recording. Haven't seen this one before - about 1.7mm body length. :(

Brian V.

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[Dalantech]

Beautiful creature Brian 8)

Wonder what did it in? :(

[LordV]

Beautiful creature Brian 8)

Wonder what did it in? :(

Not sure- didn't seem to be marked in any way so guess it was just the end of it's short lifespan.

brian V.

[bandit 1]

Hiya Brian,

Excellent shot, love how you captured its iridescence, in #2 beautiful :D

I'm intrigued, whilst looking at the live UK lightening strikes day afore yesterday ( wada geek eh ) I notice a strike that appeared to be almost on your house if not it was bloody close :confused:

Anyway back to the kitchen, no I'm not creating a wonderful dish, I'm having to completely alter the units either side of the Range as the new one is much bigger that that of the old one :rolleyes: what a palaver especially one handed, mind you it's amazing what one can hold in the cheeks of ones arse when the chips are down or should that be pants :lol::lol:

Recon it'll take me a week to do so still no time for shooting just cutting & cussin :lol:

Cheers for now
Mark

[Ken Ramos]

Probably is the end of a short life span. I find the markings on top of the head, along with the ocelli to be pretty interesting. :D

[Matatazela]

stunning markins. I, for one, am thankful that you shared this, despite the circumstances.

[macro junkie]

Beautiful creature Brian 8)

Wonder what did it in? :(

the cold..lol..j/k bloody freezing lately

[Attic]

Lovely colour, shame it wasn't in better health ;(

[Photogirl2007]

Poor thing!! Still, an interesting looking wasp and nice shot of it.

[Cactuspic]

Interesting series. Aside from the excitement of the hunt, we rarely capture mortality. Good work.

Irwin

[GaryT]

Nice shots Brian. Lovely looking wasp, with some amazing coloring. The wings are quite wide compared to what I am used to seeing here.

[JSJR4]

Great looking shot. Poor little guy

[LordV]

Thanks for looking and commenting everybody - thought it was worth posting :)
I actually found the best shot of this on my memory card the next day (getting forgetfull).

Brian V.

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