Potter Wasp (Stenodynerus)
Just before the dark, I spotted a slim insect hanging out on the wild plant by the river. It was not moving quite a lot, unlike the other day, it was hard to catch. So when seeing it calm, I managed to take some pictures. After being sometime involving in hide and seek game, I was finally able to get the picture of this beautiful insect. Known as potter wasp( Stenodynerus ) a species that is commonly in the bush or in the meadow near the wet area, it stays under subfamily Eumeninae of the family Vespidae. The potter wasps are closely related to the paper wasps. However, potter wasps do not form colonies. They make mud nests for their eggs and larvae or use abandoned burrows of other insects. The potter wasp is a real grafter, carefully quarrying for its ‘clay’ which it then turns into beautifully crafted, perfectly formed clay pots. The purpose of these pots however, is just a little bit more gruesome.
| Camera | Smartphone |
|---|---|
| Category | Macrophotography |
| Lens | Lensbong Macro/Modified Macro lens |