19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Between sparks of water
A Prionyx kirbii sleeps clinging to the stem of a twisted, dry reed as fine "sparks" of water from a nearby irrigation sprinkler sparkle around it. This type of wasp uses its powerful jaws to cling to plants and stems for the night.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 08.2021 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2021 |
| Photo Location: | Creixell (Tarragona. Spain), Spain |
| Camera: | NIKON D300S |
| Copyright: | © Pepe Badia Marrero |