Ischnus inquisitorius (Müller, 1776)
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Unreasonably cute wasp collects pebbles for four min. #hymenoptera
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Honeybees, alert and aware of their siaters:
"a demonstrator’s positive attitude toward the potential for a reward was readily picked up by an observer."
EEK!! A live hornet nest has just been found (and destroyed) in Auckland. This is a big species of stinging wasp. We really don't want these to establish.
Please keep an extra careful eye out for unusual wasps, especially if you're in the Auckland area.
You can post photos on iNaturalist NZ (iNaturalist app or iNaturalist.nz website) if you're not sure what species you've got. If you are sure, please don't delay and call Biosecurity NZ straight away at 0800 809 966 or use their online reporting tool at report.mpi.govt.nz/pest/.
https://www.mpi.govt.nz/news/media-releases/public-urged-to-look-out-for-hornets-in-auckland
Biosecurity New Zealand is urging Aucklanders to be on the lookout for yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) following the discovery of a queen hornet in the early stages of building a nest in the suburb of Glenfield. The nest was removed swiftly by biosecurity officers on 17 October, addressing the immediate threat of a colony establishing, says Mike Inglis, North commissioner, Biosecurity New Zealand.
There was still a goldenrod (𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘰 sp.) in flower at our last Thompson Park hike, and it had a little eastern bumblebee (𝘉𝘰𝘮𝘣𝘶𝘴 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘴) friend:
(Check out the proboscis!)
#BloomScrollingWithBee #InsectThursday #ItsThursdaySomewhere #bumblebee #bees #apidae #hymenoptera #insects
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Molecular Biology & Evolution