Cerceris rybyensis – That is a bit of a mouthful, I know. I spotted this feeding off the rich nectar of spindle flowers growing in my back garden. Double-click for a closer peek.
Copyright: Peter Hillman
Camera used: Nikon D7200
Date taken: 15th June 2019
Place: Rear garden, Staffordshire
Nature Journeys 
Wasps are so interesting and the majority of no threat although they all get lumped into bad press. Many are gorgeous as well. We get thisGreat Golden Digger Wasp-Sphex ichneumoneuson several of our flowering plants, including goldenrod and milkweed.It’s real looker. š
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Hmmm…o link. Try this https://sggphoto.wordpress.com/2015/08/07/08-07-2015-more-backyard-bugography/
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I have been stung a couple of times by the black and yellow wasps here, the last time being my own fault for my natural nosiness towards all things nature led me to the opening of a ground nest, and then sharp pain in the right ear lobe. Taught me š
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Well, er, uh…I’ve had my own wasp sting experience. I don’t know whether your yellow and black is the same as ours, aka yellowjacket, but I have short painful story to tell. It involves mowing the lawn while wearing shorts and passing over one of the aforementioned yellow jacket nests in the ground. I won’t go into details since I am sure this is a family friendly blog, but suffice it to say I will never mow the lawn in shorts again. šÆ
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Steve, my eyes are watering at the thought!
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Mine did. š
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Amazing macro shots of the wasp, Pete!
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Thank you, Indira š It was so busy feeding I don’t think it even noticed me š
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Those colors are striking!
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It is certainly one that stands out from the crowd, thank you! š
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Interesting species, looks sympathetic. I don’t know if I ever met one, rather outside, than on my balcony. She reminds me of Ectemnius, which grab a lot in my pots in summer time š
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It’s always good when they are distracted when feeding. It gives you a chance to get a few shots in š Thank you š
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Thatās a little beauty and fits the description of its tail and a ādiggerā to boot. Love the way itās so immersed in the blossom intent on feeding.
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The blossoms were thriving with insect life, but this little critter was a new one for me and the garden, so quite exciting. Thank your for your, comment š
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Great shots! I wonder if he stings ..
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Thank you, Julie. Only if provoked š
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Great photos as usual. He looks friendly enough but…
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Thank you, Jill :), Yep … it would sting if you upset it.
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Ooh, best not upset it then šÆ
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