Common Wasp (Vespula vulgaris)
Vespula vulgaris, known as the common wasp, is a wasp found in various regions of the world including the United Kingdom, Germany, India, China, New Zealand, and Australia. It is sometimes known as the European wasp.
Vespula germanica Vespula germanica (European wasp, German wasp, or German yellow jacket) is a species ofwasp found in much of the Northern Hemisphere, native to Europe, Northern Africa, and temperate Asia. Credit for this fine capture at Reddish Vale goes to John Holme.
Ichneumon Wasp The Ichneumonidae are a parasitoidwaspfamily within the orderHymenoptera. They are important parasitoids of other invertebrates. Credit goes to John Holme for this Abney Hall specimen.
Tenthredo mesomela Tenthredo mesomela is a sawfly species belonging to the family Tenthredinidae (common sawflies), Thanks to Michael Anthony Brathwaite for this stunning capture taken at Abney Hall.
Blue Mason Bee Osmia caerulescens Osmia caerulescens, the blue mason bee, is a species of solitary bee from the family Megachilidae. Thanks to Michael Brierley for being in his garden to capture this lovely female.
Chrysis ignita Chrysis ignita, also known as the ruby-tailed wasp, is a species of cuckoo wasps. Thanks to Sheila Moth for capturing this in her garden.
