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Tony T
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Posted on 28-03-2008 13:42
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 Dolichovespula arenaria, worker. New Brunswick, Canada.
The hypodermic needle tip, a bit blunt, is from a 1mL syringe.

EDIT: The hypodermic needle is 0.5mm diameter
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 Impressive needle. I hate being stung by wasps. They have my respect Pfft

Lovely photo, as always!
 
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 great shot here! Smile
This is nothing comparing the female mutillid sting... Shock the bite of this kind of wasps is among the most painful (ok. it lasts just a very few minutes. Smile of the insects.
 
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