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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Ichneuman Wasp + Prey Grasshopper

I was photographing Wildlife at Placerita Canyon, and unbelievably I came upon this Ichneuman Wasp that was clutching a Grasshopper in its claws, as he kept attempting to fly away with his prey.. Though his prey was so heavy that he was having such a difficult time flying away with it, where he could feed on it..

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Newhall, Ca, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7i
Copyright: © Jayme Thomas