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M. quadridens with prey - Monobia quadridens - female
Copyright © 2009 Vespula vulgaris

M. quadridens with prey - Monobia quadridens - Female
Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA
June 30, 2009
The caterpillar was rolled up inside of a couple of leaves, but the wasp seemed to know it was in there and kept attacking the leaves until it could get at the caterpillar.

The locust trees seem to be popular hunting ground for wasps, although this is the first time I have seen one actually have success
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Contributed by Vespula vulgaris on 30 June, 2009 - 10:03am

Persistence:-)
I applaud both the wasp's persistence, and yours. Your images keep getting better and the behavior you are documenting is wonderful.
… Eric R. Eaton, 30 June, 2009 - 10:20am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks for your positive words
I would have gotten better shots of this girl, but she saw I was watching and she flew up to the top of the tree with her prey, out of my sight =D
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