22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Wasp Versus Ants
Red and Black Mason Wasp is watching, and trying to scare off twig ants raiding a newly hatched adult. This appears to be a male mason wasp. The ants were not deterred and killed the just hatching wasp after removing it's antennae.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 06.2024 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2024 |
Photo Location: | Lake Butler, Fl, United States of America |
Camera: | NIKON D3200 |
Copyright: | © William Spitzer |