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Ruby-tailed wasp - Hedychrum sp.

A Ruby-tailed wasp on a daisy type flower just outside the Alpine House at RHS Wisley. Not possible to take to full species level but identified as a male Hedychrum sp., possibly Hedychrum nobile.

I've only seen one ruby-tailed wasp before and this is the first time I've managed to get a photo. This individual was very compliant staying absolutely still for some time.

2016PAD 194/366 (12/7)

 

WexMondays entry for 18/7/2016

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Uploaded on July 12, 2016
Taken on July 12, 2016