It's funny how when you're looking down the lens it's as if the camera is acting as some sort of shield. I wouldn't usually get this close to a wasp cause you know what they're like, dancing around trying to sting you! I actually stepped on a wasps nest without realising over summer and got stung several times before I realised what was happening and as I ran away I looked behind me and there was several chasing me away it was crazy lol! Ted had a couple stuck in his fur that I had to flick away. Quite the adrenaline rush! So after experiencing that I wasn't too keen on getting close to any more wasps but with the camera in my hand I felt invincible! Quite pleased with this shot. At this size it almost looks like a bee, but I can assure you it's a wasp. It was actually on the same bush as last week's entry (the mint moth). Need to find more bushes like that, teeming with insects, to take some snaps for next week!
Looking forward to see all the other entries to #insectpub / #butterflyday hosted by @whatisnew :D 
OMG! Look at the face on that wasp! Love it! I know what it feels like to get stung by many all at the same time. When I was young my hair was down to my waist and a bunch of wasps got tangled in my hair, and many stung my back. Not fun! I am looking forward to seeing what else you find. Thanks for using #insectpub tag @nutman. : )
Hahah HD wasp face :p
God that sounds traumatic! I had the option to run away, sounds like you just had to endure it! How did you get them out?
It was traumatic! I went crying to my Mom and she got them out somehow. The pain was real!
😬 I dread to think! Did you know lemon juice is a good sting neutralizer, just in case it ever happens again 🍋
Thanks for letting me know about lemon juice. I didn't know and will try it. I hate using baking soda paste. What a mess. Hopefully neither one of us will need it any time soon. : )
WOW you sure got in close and an amazing shot, I dont think I would ever get so close to one
haha thanks! Not even with your camera acting as a shield? :p
Nope I am allergic to bee or wasp stings so I stay well away from them I am not confident my camera makes a good shield ;)
oh god haha yeah I wouldn't either if I were allergic!
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That's not a wasp. It's a carpenter bee
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