Nest building Hornet
If you watch insects closely enough, you will begin to observe patterns in their behaviour. This Hornet was flying into my pond every few minutes where it would then sit and take on water for a few moments. Afterwards I watched it return to the same area of a neighbours chimney where it was nest building. The water was clearly being used to mash up the wood pulp for the nest material. Nikon Z6ii with Sigma 105mm macro lens.
Nest building Hornet
If you watch insects closely enough, you will begin to observe patterns in their behaviour. This Hornet was flying into my pond every few minutes where it would then sit and take on water for a few moments. Afterwards I watched it return to the same area of a neighbours chimney where it was nest building. The water was clearly being used to mash up the wood pulp for the nest material. Nikon Z6ii with Sigma 105mm macro lens.