Caption

A large stem wasp (Symmorphus murarius) transports a leaf beetle larva (Chrysomelidae) into its nesting tube, Hesse, Germany

Date

May 12, 2025

Credit line

Photo12/ImageBROKER/Wilfried Martin

Reference

BRK26G54_001

Model release

NA

Property release

No

License type

Royalty free

Available size

27.9Mb (9.3Mb) / 12.8in x 8.5in / 3826 x 2551 (300dpi)

Keywords

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