Apodynerus formosensis wasp
Atop a tiny white petal, a single Apodynerus formosensis wasp stood gracefully, as if dancing silently. The wasp was stunningly beautiful, jet black accented with bright yellow. The color combination was so beautiful, it looked like a natural painting created by the universe. Its charm was so captivating, I couldn't look away.
The color wasn't just for beautifying its body, it was also a form of protection in a challenging world. It served as a stern warning to predators, it didn't need to shout, the color spoke for itself. That it wasn't a good snack.
Not only was its color captivating, but its pair of translucent wings were equally captivating. When the sunlight hit them, they reflected a soft light. If you look closely, they were like tiny windows to the sky, truly beautiful.
A pair of slender antennae moved constantly, perhaps it was sensing the sweet scent of the flower it was perched on. Or perhaps it was trying to engage me in conversation. Until now, the movement of insect antennae is still a mystery to me, a puzzle that I have to solve.
The wasp that I found has a very small body size. If our sense of sight is not sharp enough to see it, then this wasp will not be visible. It's so small, many people just ignore it.
| Latin name | Apodynerus formosensis |
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| Observation date | 9 Jul, 2025 |
| Camera used | realme 7 Pro |
| Photographers | @reachdreams |
| Location | Aceh, Indonesia |
| Link to original community |
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https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/296418189
| Latitude | Longitude | Map |
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| 4.695135 | 96.7493993 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.695135&mlon=96.7493993 |
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This is a pretty wasp 👌
Well photographed!
Thank you buddy
I find a lot of pleasure in viewing your photos and joy in your attention to the little beings.
Wow, it's great that someone enjoyed the little details I captured. Thank you so much, dear.💞
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A pleasure. Have a nice day too.
The way you have captured and presented it here, it doesn't seem "so small" :)
Indeed, it is a magnificent one!
Good capture :)
!BBH
I've enlarged it to maximum zoom. Thanks for stopping by, and have a nice day, friend.