I was bored when I made this. But I thought it was cute so I decided to put it up. I hope you enjoy! =^.^=
(Disclaimer: I own only three pictures, all the rest belong to their respective owners whom ever they may be. Music belongs to Frank Mills)
This is a clearwing moth (Synanthedon unocingulata, family Sesiidae), mimicking a harmful wasp. It represents a typical example of Batesian mimicry to be avoided by predators. Late-July 2008 in Japan.
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Founding queens of the paper wasp (Polistes nipponensis, family Vespidae) flying around the vegetation along the forest road in search of preys. Early-July 2008 in Japan.
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Foundress queen of the paper wasp (Polistes nipponensis, family Vespidae) began to lick the thin petiole (stalk-part). She added saliva and secretions to reinforce the essential supporting structure. Early-July 2008 in Japan.
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