Mother Paper Wasp closely scrutizes my Rebel XT lens ;0)

Protective Motherhood

You might be surprised to learn that these wasps can be quite tame. I was able, on several occasions, to hand feed a caterpillar to a mommy last year. She, in turn, prepared it and fed it to her young. She only accepted green caterpillars though.... picky ;0)

Wild Insect Nature Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County

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