Hymenoptera
is a diverse order of insects that contains wasps, bees, and sawflies. Many species are parasitic on other insects and are important in biological control of pests. Several groups have evolved complex social behavior, particularly in the bees and ants.
Loboscelidia is an unusual tropical cuckoo wasp (Chrysididae: Loboscelidiinae). This photograph may be the only ever taken of a living example.
Cape Tribulation, Queensland, Australia
(thanks to
NCSU and
Lynn Kimsey for the identification)
NCSU and
Lynn Kimsey for the identification)" href="javascript:openLB(1694183920,'',XLarge,'',1024,712);">
Loboscelidia is an unusual tropical cuckoo wasp (Chrysididae: Loboscelidiinae). This photograph may be the only ever taken of a living example.
Cape Tribulation, Queensland, Australia
(thanks to
NCSU and
Lynn Kimsey for the identification)
Canon EOS 7D |
Original size: 4710x3274 |
Current: 800x556 |
