Yesterday, nature seemed to lead me to meet this adorable, solitary creature. I noticed a thread-waisted wasp (Prionyx parkeri) perched on a hairy shrub. It became restless, its two antennae vibrating violently as if signaling danger as I approached, only inches from its perch. But it was mistaken; I wasn't an insect predator. I thought we should get acquainted.
There are many thread-waisted wasps that live alone in the bushes in our area. They prefer dry twigs to perch on. Their abdomens are bright yellow, like incandescent volcanic lava.
This is another entry I submitted for the daily #monomad challenge.
These photos are my own, taken with POCO X3 NFC smartphone + external macro lens.
