Western Paper Wasp (Mischocyttarus flavitarsis)

[Eric Gofreed]

I found this wasp drowning in my pool. In exchange for rescuing him, he agreed to pose for me. Usually insects I rescue from the pool will take a few minutes to recover before flying away.

 

[Ben Egbert]

Great work on this close up

 

[AlanLichty]

That's a lot closer to this wasp than I am usually inclined to venture. Excellent details however.

 

[JimFox]

He looks like he is ashamed!

Great capture Eric, and good job on saving the poor fellow.