Tuesday 2 August 2011

The Ricky Martin Wasp

The Ricky Martin Wasp by julian sawyer
The Ricky Martin Wasp, a photo by julian sawyer on Flickr.


A latin name but no common name, this is Tenthredo livida I think, which is a mouthful to say the least. A bit of an insult to this little chap too and a bit of a shame.
So, unless anyone can think of a better one, I hereby name this chap Ricky Martin.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Great close up, and we'll second your naming. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River. Canada.

Quiet but never silent.

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