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Found a huge wasp nest at the beach.

bluestringer · 01-05-2017, 07:49 AM

Nice.

MarkJerling · 01-05-2017, 12:16 PM

Thank you!

dlai · 01-05-2017, 12:31 PM - **1 Like**

Nice detail. I don't like getting so close if there is a nest nearby!
It looks like a Vespula germanica because of the continuous yellow band behind the eye. This is a diagnostic feature we use in New Zealand to differentiate between two introduced wasps - V. germanica and V. vulgaris (="Common wasp").

MarkJerling · 01-05-2017, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by dlai

Nice detail. I don't like getting so close if there is a nest nearby!
It looks like a Vespula germanica because of the continuous yellow band behind the eye. This is a diagnostic feature we use in New Zealand to differentiate between two introduced wasps - V. germanica and V. vulgaris (="Common wasp").

Thanks for the information. Much appreciated. This was on the shore of Lake Taupo in a spot with boat access only. There were very few wasps at the water's edge, where we were. However, the nest was not 10m away. (As I found when I stepped away from the lakes edge to go and have a leak. The (hundreds) of wasps had themselves a neat flight path down a gap between the trees, a wasp highway, but directed away from where we were. They were happy to leave us alone, except for the odd one that came over for a sip of beer or fizzy. DOC would do well to set up some baits. I believe this is being planned for some time in February.

Adam · 12-13-2017, 01:04 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Found a huge wasp nest at the beach.

Really nice detail!

MarkJerling · 12-13-2017, 02:10 AM

Thank you Adam.

photolady95 · 12-13-2017, 05:46 AM

Very nicely done Mark. Loads of details and sharp. TFS

MarkJerling · 12-13-2017, 12:31 PM

Thank you M.

**FozzFoster** · 08-09-2018, 06:20 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Found a huge wasp nest at the beach.

incredible close up! love the bokeh! really nice beautiful shot!

MarkJerling · 08-09-2018, 06:53 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by FozzFoster

incredible close up! love the bokeh! really nice beautiful shot!

Thank you!

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01-05-2017, 12:31 PM - 1 Like	#4
dlai Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Porirua Posts: 34	Wasp I.D. Nice detail. I don't like getting so close if there is a nest nearby! It looks like a Vespula germanica because of the continuous yellow band behind the eye. This is a diagnostic feature we use in New Zealand to differentiate between two introduced wasps - V. germanica and V. vulgaris (="Common wasp").

12-13-2017, 01:04 AM - 1 Like	#6
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by MarkJerling Found a huge wasp nest at the beach. Really nice detail! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

12-13-2017, 05:46 AM	#8
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Very nicely done Mark. Loads of details and sharp. TFS Last edited by photolady95; 12-13-2017 at 05:47 AM. Reason: fiixed typo

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bluestringer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cotton fields of South Georgia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,748	Nice.

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MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406 Original Poster	Thank you!

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MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406 Original Poster	Originally posted by dlai Nice detail. I don't like getting so close if there is a nest nearby! It looks like a Vespula germanica because of the continuous yellow band behind the eye. This is a diagnostic feature we use in New Zealand to differentiate between two introduced wasps - V. germanica and V. vulgaris (="Common wasp"). Thanks for the information. Much appreciated. This was on the shore of Lake Taupo in a spot with boat access only. There were very few wasps at the water's edge, where we were. However, the nest was not 10m away. (As I found when I stepped away from the lakes edge to go and have a leak. The (hundreds) of wasps had themselves a neat flight path down a gap between the trees, a wasp highway, but directed away from where we were. They were happy to leave us alone, except for the odd one that came over for a sip of beer or fizzy. DOC would do well to set up some baits. I believe this is being planned for some time in February.

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MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406 Original Poster	Thank you Adam.

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MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406 Original Poster	Thank you M.

08-09-2018, 06:20 PM	#10
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by MarkJerling Found a huge wasp nest at the beach. incredible close up! love the bokeh! really nice beautiful shot!

08-09-2018, 06:53 PM - 1 Like	#11
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406 Original Poster	Originally posted by FozzFoster incredible close up! love the bokeh! really nice beautiful shot! Thank you!