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Dag 464 van #ElkeDagEenInsect
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#Argogorytes (mystaceus)
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June 18, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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1/6/25 - For this week's #wildflowerhour #OrchidChallenge I'm going to choose one of our highlights from the @mariposanature.bsky.social #Orchids of Kent tour that I co-led with @dunnjons.bsky.social

Pseudocopulation in action; a male Sand Wasp (Argogorytes) on a Fly #Orchid (Ophrys insectifera)
June 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
sjbknott.bsky.social
Nysson spinosus today in Bengeo garden, lovely solitary wasp that is cleptoparasite of beautiful solitary wasp Argogorytes mystaceus.
Nysson spinosus
June 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
caryocatactes.bsky.social
Cuckoo-spit Wasp (Argogorytes mystaceus ♀︎) Preys on the frog-hopper nymphs found in Cuckoo-spit. @norfolknats.bsky.social
June 4, 2025 at 5:21 PM
davidst999.bsky.social
Digger wasp (Argogorytes mystaceus?) aka Field Digger wasp, Two-girdled Digger wasp. Carrying a live Froghopper nymph to her nest burrow as food for her larvae. Taken a couple of summers ago in Saltoun Big Wood, East Lothian. #Invertebrates #Wasps #UKWildlife #Nature #Photography #Scotland
February 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
tc271.bsky.social
Two-girdled Digger Wasp (Argogorytes mystaceus) at DST Leconfield, near Beverley, East Uorkshire 29 Jun 25
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#YNU
#YorkshireWasps
July 2, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Nieuwste filmpjes op mijn Youtube-kanaal:

• Vosrood gitje
• Tachina lurida
• Kleine stekelwapenvlieg
• Nephrocerus scutellatus
• Bosgitje
• Tenthredo maculata
• Boogkommazweefvlieg
• Argogorytes mystaceus
• Bladluizendoder

Locatie: Amelisweerd, strook langs de A27. 🌳

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May 16, 2025 at 5:47 AM
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Difficult to choose a single #favouriteplant for the #WildflowerHour challenge, so I've plumped for 2 lovely "wow!" factor orchids I saw for the 1st time this summer: Fly Orchid & Violet Helleborine. More details in ALT. @bsbibotany.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @ukorchids.bsky.social
The flowers of the Fly Orchid (Ophrys insectifera) are a marvel to see! Not only do they mimic the appearance of a female Digger wasp (Argogorytes fargeii), but they also emits a chemical scent that perfectly mimics the sex pheromones of female insects. Attracted by the scent, males frantically attempt to mate with the flower, whereby the sticky pollen packets (pollinia) glue themselves to the wasp's head or body and are then transferred to the next Fly Orchid flower. The flowers of the Fly Orchid (Ophrys insectifera) are a marvel to see! Not only do they mimic the appearance of a female Digger wasp (Argogorytes fargeii), but they also emits a chemical scent that perfectly mimics the sex pheromones of female insects. Attracted by the scent, males frantically attempt to mate with the flower, whereby the sticky pollen packets (pollinia) glue themselves to the wasp's head or body and are then transferred to the next Fly Orchid flower. The Violet Helleborine (Epipactis purpurata) is found in shaded woodlands, particularly under beech trees, and are so named for purple, violet, or dark lilac tint found on its grey-green stems, leaves, and outer parts of the flowers. The flower produces nectar that acts like alcohol on wasps, causing them to become tipsy and stagger around. In doing so,they become covered in pollen, which they are unable to clean off themselves. In their temporary inebriated state, they crawl from flower to flower and successfully pollinate the orchids. The Violet Helleborine (Epipactis purpurata) is found in shaded woodlands, particularly under beech trees, and are so named for purple, violet, or dark lilac tint found on its grey-green stems, leaves, and outer parts of the flowers. The flower produces nectar that acts like alcohol on wasps, causing them to become tipsy and stagger around. In doing so,they become covered in pollen, which they are unable to clean off themselves. In their temporary inebriated state, they crawl from flower to flower and successfully pollinate the orchids.
September 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
kiwibyrne.bsky.social
2 x Nysson spinosus, a cleptoparasite of Argogorytes sp. wasps from yesterday at Cuilaphuca Wood near Kildavin, Co. Carlow.
November 22, 2024 at 11:44 PM
commonbynature.bsky.social
Two rather impressive wasps from today. My first Field Digger Wasp (Argogorytes mystaceus) and Crabro peltarius peeping from a burrow. Spotted at @NorthWildlife Close House Riverside.
December 1, 2024 at 10:38 AM
ianballam.bsky.social
Two-girdled Digger Wasp(Argogorytes mystaceus) at Sunnyside Farm 01/06/26
June 13, 2026 at 9:27 PM