D7200 w/28-300mm @ 300mm, hand held
ISO 800; f/5.6, 1/800 sec
There were dozens of honeybees and bumblebees working the flowers of this Giant-Hyssop (Agastache, "Black Adder") plant at Longwood Gardens today. And then there was this insect, that may be a wasp! It too worked the flowers, but then it would suddenly attack a honeybee or bumblebee, flying into it and knocking it down. Fortunately, all of its victims seemed to quickly recover.
Any suggestions as to what the critter may be will be appreciated!
If you look carefully you will see another small insect near the top and slightly left of the flower center. On this plant and on others, Longwood Gardens is teeming with life as the end of summer approaches.
All comments and suggestions are as always welcome.