Thread subject:
Diptera.info :: Yellowjacket stinger
Posted by
Tony T
on 28-03-2008 12:42
#1
Dolichovespula arenaria
, worker. New Brunswick, Canada.
The hypodermic needle tip, a bit blunt, is from a 1mL syringe.
EDIT: The hypodermic needle is 0.5mm diameter
Edited by
Tony T
on 28-03-2008 13:02
Posted by
crex
on 28-03-2008 12:56
#2
Impressive needle. I hate being stung by wasps. They have my respect
Lovely photo, as always!
Posted by
jorgemotalmeida
on 29-03-2008 22:33
#3
great shot here!
This is nothing comparing the female mutillid sting...
the bite of this kind of wasps is among the most painful (ok. it lasts just a very few minutes.
of the insects.
the bite of this kind of wasps is among the most painful (ok. it lasts just a very few minutes.