Vespula vulgaris, common wasp
Scanning electron microscope image of the head of a common wasp (x 17). Their mouthparts are well-developed for capturing and chewing insects with a tongue for sucking nectar, fruit and other juices
Picture No
10709840
Media ID
47590484
Size
2953px x 2934px
(8.5MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / Natural History Museum
Source
Photograph from the Natural History Museum Collection
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