I noticed this unusual insect at Minsmere last Saturday. As you can see from the next photo, it was very active and intent on vanishing down the crack, so I had to grab my camera quickly ... and consequently I should apologise for the poor quality of these photos. But at least I have two record shots.
I searched the web and Google Images, but without success. Daniel from What's that Bug came to my rescue, and you can read about this insect here. For an impressive photo, you might like to click here.
According to the Gateshead Birders site, the not dissimilar Chrysis ignita lays its eggs in the nests of mason bees, and is therefore a climber of walls.
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| Rosy-tailed Wasp (Hedychridium roseum) |
- Essex Field Club page for Hedychridium roseum
4 comments:
I'm not really a bug person but that one is pretty.
Such beautiful colours on this wasp. I checked out the links, and my that photo IS Impressive!!
Hello Caroline, it's me again! I'd be delighted if you check out my son's drumming on my blog.:)
Kanak
Very interesting looking insect Caroline. Not seen one of those before.
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