FlashF1R3

Wonderful color variation on this species!

@coprolite9000@pixelfed.hylobatidae.org

There's a load of similar-looking wasps, all looking absolutely incredible - and they're absolute gits to take photos of! Constantly on the move, intently peering into any crevices - this was the only photo I had that was in focus after taking dozens...

FlashF1R3

Yeah I had some jewel wasps in my backyard that were very finicky to photograph. I now see why people say to try to take macros early in the morning before it gets warm and the insects are not as active.

@coprolite9000@pixelfed.hylobatidae.org

Reminds me of trying (and failing) to take photos of the big swallowtail butterflies I saw flapping around Seattle - they're amazingly quick!

Then I happened to be up fairly early one morning, and a butterfly obligingly sat still on a flower right in front of me.

(I am not a morning person.)