European Paper Wasp - Polistes dominula, by Heath McDonald
Whilst looking for the Bee Flies I came across a solitary male Paper Wasp on a dead leaf, it wasn’t the best angle, whilst moving the camera gear it started to be aware of me and moved to this position which looked even more awkward side one but from the front, gave a great position for a portrait, managed a few shots before it started moving again so left it alone at that point.
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Mantis eyes would be great, especially if they could pop out on stalks!