Mating of The Great Black Wasp
Sep 10, 2012 12:40:05 #
The Great Black Wasp is one of the most common wasps in America. It's taxonomic name is (Sphex pennsylvanicus).
I am reasonably sure that the attached two photos are examples of this wasp. The first picture was taken in early July and the second was taken this week.
These wasps come together for mating throughout the summer. Their actual mating is very brief but they remain together in this position for an hour or more, coupling often and riding in this position the whole while. The two remain mounted and actually fly to various plants to eat the pollen and nectar. They utilize the wings of both male and female partners when flying.
The smaller male is in the uppermost position in both shots.
Have a good day!
Bob
I am reasonably sure that the attached two photos are examples of this wasp. The first picture was taken in early July and the second was taken this week.
These wasps come together for mating throughout the summer. Their actual mating is very brief but they remain together in this position for an hour or more, coupling often and riding in this position the whole while. The two remain mounted and actually fly to various plants to eat the pollen and nectar. They utilize the wings of both male and female partners when flying.
The smaller male is in the uppermost position in both shots.
Have a good day!
Bob
Pair actually coupled
Paired...not mating. They fly in this configuration
Sep 10, 2012 12:41:32 #
Sep 10, 2012 12:57:56 #
Don't like the look of these lol that apart fab shots and definitely well spotted and caught
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Sep 10, 2012 18:57:24 #
Sep 10, 2012 19:05:20 #
Nice captures.Boy.....talk about multi-tasking!!!
Annie :oops:
Annie :oops:
Sep 10, 2012 19:35:13 #
Sep 10, 2012 19:40:24 #
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Sep 10, 2012 21:35:23 #
angler wrote:
Excellent shots,well spotted.
Thanks for your comments. I appreciate your taking time to take a look at these.
Bob
Sep 10, 2012 21:37:03 #
terry mcgrory wrote:
great shots, not sure i would like to see them in person though.
Terry, stinging me was very low on their interest list!
Bob
Sep 10, 2012 21:38:21 #
redpuma wrote:
Don't like the look of these lol that apart fab shots and definitely well spotted and caught
Thanks for your kind remarks.
Bob
Sep 10, 2012 21:39:28 #
saycheese wrote:
Nice captures.Boy.....talk about multi-tasking!!!
Annie :oops:
Annie :oops:
They were kind of busy! Thanks for your remarks.
Bob
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Sep 10, 2012 21:40:32 #
Sep 10, 2012 21:42:01 #
Erv wrote:
Very nice Bob. And didn't know any of that about them. Very cool stuff.
Erv
Erv
Erv, I enjoy your posts and am happy to be able to reciprocate once in a while.
Bob
Sep 10, 2012 22:18:11 #
Sep 11, 2012 05:52:41 #
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