Chaffinches and robins have returned to the goshawk forest, and today I tried (and failed) to get the first decent photos of them this year. But then I saw something more interesting – a queen crawling on moss. It survived the winter, well done! Based on its appearance, I think this is a common wasp (vespula vulgaris).

I know wasps aren't popular insects, but I think they deserve to be in the limelight for once, at least here on Pixelfed. They are not my favorite insects either, but I find them interesting nonetheless: Their nests are impressive works of craftsmanship and I kinda like the way they look. Sure, they might sting, but I'm on my best behavior around them, so I haven't been stung in decades. But yeah, it is a bit unnerving when a wasp lands on your cheek just below your eye and decides to stay there...

#commonwasp
#vespulavulgaris
#waspqueen
#spring
#april
#helsinki
#finland