ID confirmation please (UK bug)

Paul Iddon

So it turns out this is an Ichneumon Wasp...










Paul.

paddler4

Nice shots. Very nice lighting in the first one.

Paul Iddon

Thanks.

Natural evening sunlight used here, no flash.

Paul.

Lord Vetinari

LOvely shots of a lovely Ichneumon !
Brian V.

Paul Iddon

Thanks Brian.

Do they sting?


Paul.

Lord Vetinari

Paul Iddon wrote: »

Thanks Brian.

Do they sting?


Paul.

No but did see a questionable report of one trying to oviposit on someone's skin- AFAIK they have no stinger.

Brian v.

Paul Iddon

Fair do's. I'll less "cautious" next time I see one!


Paul.

GOLDENORFE

you did well to get those shots, they are always fast moving !

Paul Iddon

Phil, 3 was all I got. Once it sussed me out the bugger was away!

Paul.