Posted by Tony T on 28-03-2008 13:42
#1
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
Edited by Tony T on 28-03-2008 14:02
Posted by crex on 28-03-2008 13:56
#2
Impressive needle. I hate being stung by wasps. They have my respect :p
Lovely photo, as always!
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 29-03-2008 23:33
#3
great shot here! :)
This is nothing comparing the female mutillid sting... :o the bite of this kind of wasps is among the most painful (ok. it lasts just a very few minutes. :) of the insects.