Chalcid wasps upto something

[LordV]

First time I've spotted what I assume is chalcid wasps mating. These three were running all over a columbine flower. Body length about 2.5mm. Taken at 3:1, no chance for focus stacking :)

Brian V.

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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2340/2504918082_cf9d44bf8a_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2285/2504918054_74e2cd589b_o.jpg

[alliec]

Excellent series Brian, made me smile, they look a bit confused as to what to do :-)

[skylab]

Lovely set. So who is who today?

[sw2001]

Interesting captures. :)

[LindaB]

Great colour arent they, and of course have chosen a lovely background colour to show their colour off.

Lovely pics :-)

Linda

[racketman]

I can see why you like these little jewels, they are very photogenic albeit hard to to nail.

[LordV]

Thanks for the comments all :) - much appreciated.
Toby- yes they are rather beautiful but these ones were just a bit too active :)

Brian V.

[dpastern]

What beautiful looking wasps! I'd love to get a shot of one of these. I don't care if they're stacked or not, you captured the movement and activity well as is. Well spotted and captured as always Brian.

Dave

[scrumpy]

If they didn't have wings you would swear they were ants!
Great shots as always.

[johnkermit1]

that is some nice shots Brian. good job getting them all in frame, and in focus. very intersting find for sure.