Insects and Spiders

Peek-a-boo

I caught a flash of gold out of the corner of my eye. When I turned my camera in that direction, I found this cutie peeking at me partially hidden by leaves. It posed long enough for me to get a shot, then it disappeared into the shrubbery.
Golden Rein Wasp (Sphex habenus)

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