A Ruby tailed wasp, Chrysis ignita, on an old piece of wood. It is likely to be trying to pick up the scent of a host species.
Apparently there are 6 different Ruby tailed wasps. I think I have identified this one correctly but not absolutely sure.
Size: 3200px × 2067px
Location: Herefor, Herefordshire, UK
Photo credit: © Collinswoodimages / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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