Was hard to get a good shot of this little #wasp because she was so tiny. Pretty cool though, I found her on some wild lettuce near a bunch of #aphids, several of which had clearly been #parasitized . #Parasitoid #hymenoptera are a huge benefit in the #garden for managing pest insects, but to attract these wasps you need to create and maintain a healthy and diverse ecosystem. Also, at risk of sounding scandalous, check out this girl's #ovipositor , dang lady, you got it going, them aphids have no chance.

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A tiny and cold little ground #skink @appalachianfeet found while gardening yesterday. Made sure to find it a good and warmer hiding place in some mulch. #lizard #winter #garden

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Little winter #mushrooms in the mulch.

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#polistes it is the wrong time of year for you to be outdoors. #wasp #insect #hymenoptera #december

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Tomato hornworm #lepidoptera #caterpillar #insect #garden

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Tomato hornworm #lepidoptera #caterpillar #insect #garden

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Old man of the woods. #mushroom #fungi #nature

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