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Ivy Wasp Grabber (Leopoldius signatus) It&#039;s easy to see why this very convincing wasp mimic might be under recorded as it skulks among the throng of Common Wasps swarming over flowering Ivy, the sight of which is hypnotic at the best of times.<br /> <br /> I was probably fortunate to spot it myself.<br /> <br /> Watch it close up, feeding on its favoured plant in my garden.<br /> <br /> <section class="video"><iframe width="448" height="282" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/6BwnfgiQLug?hd=1&autoplay=0&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></section><br /> Fall,Geotagged,Leopoldius signatus,United Kingdom Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Ivy Wasp Grabber (Leopoldius signatus)

It's easy to see why this very convincing wasp mimic might be under recorded as it skulks among the throng of Common Wasps swarming over flowering Ivy, the sight of which is hypnotic at the best of times.

I was probably fortunate to spot it myself.

Watch it close up, feeding on its favoured plant in my garden.


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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Very cool. The dutch common name includes the word "late", referring to its late appearance in the season (September - October). Posted 2 years ago
    1. View Philip Booker's profile
      Philip Booker
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      That makes sense..... Posted 2 years ago
  3. View Calbost Niel's profile
    Calbost Niel
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    Lovely shot Philip Posted 2 years ago
    1. View Philip Booker's profile
      Philip Booker
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      Thank you kindly.

      Some people think I should be instead? :-)       Posted 2 years ago

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The Leopoldius signatus

''Leopoldius signatus'' is a species of fly from the genus ''Leopoldius'' in the family Conopidae.

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Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Philip Booker
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By Philip Booker

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Uploaded Oct 15, 2021. Captured Oct 13, 2021 14:24 in 65 Crespin Way, Brighton BN1 7FL, UK.
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  • DSC-RX10M4
  • f/4.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO640
  • 220mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.