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Plant bugs (Scolopostethus decoratus) congregating on Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) before going into hibernation. Europe Pond Skater (Gerris lacustris) recently hatched nymph. Forest Shield Bug (Pentatoma rufipes) exercising wings before take-off. Europe Water Boatman (Notonecta glauca) resting on submerged bark. Europe Water Boatman (Notonecta glauca) at water surface. Pond Skater (Gerris lacustris) on the surface of a still pond. Pond Skaters (Gerris lacustris) on the surface of a still pond. Pond Skaters (Gerris lacustris) and their shadows on the floor of a shallow pool. Water Boatman or Backswimmer (Notonecta glauca) in flight. Water Boatman (Corixa punctata) clinging to underwater rock. Water Boatman or Backswimmer (Noctonecta glauca) nymph. Froghopper (Philaenus spumarius) late nymph. Pond Skater (Gerris lacustris) with fly prey. Black or Garden Ant (Lasius niger) workers tending a black aphid colony on a comfrey stem. Wood Ant (Formica rufa) worker protecting the nest by jetting formic acid from its tail. Europe & Asia Wood Ant (Formica rufa) workers on top of their nest synchronise ejection of formic acid droplets to maximise deterrent effect on potential predator. Wood Ant (Formica rufa) workers defending the nest by ejecting droplets of formic acid. Wood Ant (Formica rufa) workers defending the nest. Wood Ant (Formica rufa) workers defending the nest. Wood Ant (Formica rufa) worker on pine cone. Wood Ant (Formica rufa) worker on pine cone. Red Ant (Myrmica rubra) worker collecting honeydew from Nettle Aphids (Lachnus roboris). Black or Garden Ant (Lasius niger) two workers sharing a drop of honeydew from a black aphid on a comfrey stem. Black or Garden Ant (Lasius niger) two workers sharing a drop of honeydew from a black aphid on a comfrey stem. Black or Garden Ant (Lasius niger) worker collecting honeydew from a black aphid colony on a comfrey stem. Red Ant (Myrmica rubra) collecting honeydew from aphids on dock (Rumex species). Red Ant (Myrmica rubra) collecting honeydew from aphids on dock (Rumex species). Red Ant (Myrmica rubra) collecting honeydew from aphids on dock (Rumex species). Red Ant (Myrmica rubra) worker collecting honeydew from Nettle Aphids (Microlophium carnosum). Red Ant (Myrmica rubra) worker collecting honeydew from Nettle Aphids (Microlophium carnosum). Red Ant (Myrmica rubra) worker collecting honeydew from Nettle Aphids (Microlophium carnosum). Wood Ant (Formica rufa) worker curling its tail ready to eject formic acid at an intruder. Slave-making Ant (Formica sanguinea) carrying a slave ant larva. Europe Red Ant (Myrmica rubra) worker collecting honeydew from aphids on nettle stem. Europe Slave-making Ant (Formica sanguinea) workers dragging dead bee. Europe Wood Ant (Formica rufa) workers tending Birch Aphids (Euceraphis puntipennis). Europe Black Ant (Lasius niger) workers with pupae and winged queens and drones. Wood Ants (Formica rufa) congregating on top of their nest mound in early spring. Wood Ants (Formica rufa) moving about near their nest. Europe European Hornet (Vespa crabro) workers guarding nest entrance. Europe European Hornet (Vespa crabro) worker in level flight. Europe European Hornet (Vespa crabro) worker flying with middle and hind legs extended ready to attack and sting an intruder threatening the nest. Europe European Hornet (Vespa crabro) worker flying with middle and hind legs extended ready to attack and sting an intruder threatening the nest. Europe European Hornet (Vespa crabro) worker flying with middle and hind legs extended ready to attack and sting an intruder threatening the nest. Europe European Hornet (Vespa crabro) worker flying with middle and hind legs extended ready to attack and sting an intruder threatening the nest. Europe Tree Wasp (Dolichovespula sylvestris) left fore and hind wing showing row of hooks on hind wing that engage with specially shaped outer rib of fore wing, linking the two wings together. Europe Sawfly (Xiphydria camelus). Europe Hairy-legged Mining Bee (Dasypoda hirtipes) male taking off from hawkweed flower. Europe Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) queen surrounded by workers as she lays an egg in a cell at the edge of the comb. Worldwide European Hornet (Vespa crabro) queen feeding on cotoneaster flowers. Europe European Hornet (Vespa crabro) queen taking off from cotoneaster flowers. Europe European Hornet (Vespa crabro) queen feeding on cotoneaster flowers. Europe European Hornet (Vespa crabro) queen feeding on cotoneaster flowers. Europe European Hornet (Vespa crabro) queen feeding on cotoneaster flowers. Europe European Hornet (Vespa crabro) queen feeding on cotoneaster flowers. Europe European Hornet (Vespa crabro) queen feeding on cotoneaster flowers. European Hornet (Vespa crabro) queen in defensive posture. European Hornet (Vespa crabro) queen about to take off. Bee-killer Wasp (Philanthus triangulum) female flying with honey bee prey, approaching its burrow, while being chased by a parasitic fly. Bee-killer Wasp (Philanthus triangulum) female flying with honey bee prey, searching for its burrow. Bee-killer Wasp (Philanthus triangulum) female flying with honey bee prey, searching for its burrow. Ruby-tail Wasp (Chrysis ignita) roosting on Hogweed flowers during rain.
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