Last ditch defense of a Polistes dominulus paper wasp
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Last ditch defense of a Polistes dominulus paper wasp
These wasps are really very much more inclined toward threat displays than physical defense. But if sufficiently aroused, they can manage that too.
--Rik
Technical: Canon 300D, Olympus 38mm f/2.8 bellows lens at f/4, 68 frames stacked at 0.001", dual fiber illuminator with Kleenex tissue diffuser.
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Thanks, Doug!
This is an old topic, but I see I forgot to post a link to a follow-up shot at higher magnification.
Let me fix that now... The higher mag shot is here.
Hope you enjoy!
--Rik
This is an old topic, but I see I forgot to post a link to a follow-up shot at higher magnification.
Let me fix that now... The higher mag shot is here.
Hope you enjoy!
--Rik