Wasps play a key role in pest control and pollination Peterborough Examiner – August 30, 2024 – by Drew Monkman As pleasant as a late summer outdoor meal might be, there always seems to be a handful of unwanted guests. More often than not, yellowjackets also show up. While it’s true they can Read more…
Make a habit of asking why species look and behave the way they do As much as we delight in nature’s beauty, there’s an equally wondrous dimension to every species that usually goes unappreciated: the evolution story behind what we’re looking at. From an organism’s appearance to the way Read more…
This Great Golden Digger Wasp (Sphex ichneumoneus) was trying to set-up nests on my front walkway. It had 5 holes dug already. I was able to get a video of it. This is one pretty creature and aptly named too! Rick Stankiewicz, Keene Note: The Great Golden Digger Wasp is Read more…
I want to share some pictures of a parasitic wasp that I took up near Kinmount. I haven’t been able to identify it, but this animal was about 3-4 cm long and had two ovipositors, each about 10 cm long. When I found it, it was busily probing a hole Read more…