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.
Leucospis is a parasite of wood-nesting bees and wasps. Here, a female lays her egg in an unguarded nest.
Urbana, Illinois, USA
Leucospis is a parasite of wood-nesting bees and wasps. Here, a female lays her egg in an unguarded nest.
Urbana, Illinois, USA
Canon EOS 7D |
Original size: 3198x4632 |
Current: 414x600 |
