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Published: 2012-09-06 21:27:08 +0000 UTC; Views: 854; Favourites: 45; Downloads: 0
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Should have harvested my Chinese leek (韮菜) earlier; now the flower wasp is feasting on the flowers (韮菜花)!I hope you have a clear view of the wasp's Mandibles (Jaws), which are usually not visible to the naked eye.
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In case you were wondering what it is,
even though the species is a wasp, they are known as Bald-Faced, White-Faced, or White-Tailed hornet.
LOL! It's all the same in Latin though Dolichovespula maculata
The good thing is that white face makes them pretty easy to ID. Yellow Jackets & Paper Wasps are much more common around here. BFHs are also a fairly large wasp, roughly the size of paper wasp, but much heftier.
Occasionally I find what's left of one or two. [link]
It's rare though.
Insects, (especially ants & wasps) are very, very efficient at the dismemberment and removal of most dead bugs.
[link]
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Thank you so much for the ID, Jim!
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No problem. It's a wonderful picture.
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Thank you so much, dear friend!
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You're most welcome! 
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Thanks a lot, Dave! 
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your so welcome my friend
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this wasp forgot to shave itself for the picture
great shot
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Many thanks, dear Jeffrey!
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Thank you so much, dear Angie!
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Your welcome, Cecily!
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