Monomad: Solitary Wasp

[akukamaruzzaman]

Yesterday, nature seemed to lead me to meet this adorable, solitary creature. I noticed a thread-waisted wasp (Prionyx parkeri) perched on a hairy shrub. It became restless, its two antennae vibrating violently as if signaling danger as I approached, only inches from its perch. But it was mistaken; I wasn't an insect predator. I thought we should get acquainted.

There are many thread-waisted wasps that live alone in the bushes in our area. They prefer dry twigs to perch on. Their abdomens are bright yellow, like incandescent volcanic lava.

---

^{This is another entry I submitted for the daily #monomad challenge.}

^{These photos are my own, taken with POCO X3 NFC smartphone + external macro lens.}

Comments

[ekavieka]

It is always amaze me that you able to take the shots of these fast flying and skittish insects
So awesome.

[qurator]

Manually curated by the @qurator Team. Keep up the good work!

^{Like what we do? Consider voting for us as a Hive witness.}

---

Curated by brumest