Common Wasp (Vespula vulgaris) dead adult, covered with frost ice crystals, frozen on dead flowerhead, Sheffield
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Common Wasp (Vespula vulgaris) dead adult, covered with frost ice crystals, frozen on dead flowerhead, Sheffield
Common Wasp (Vespula vulgaris) dead adult, covered with frost ice crystals, frozen on dead flowerhead, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, January
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 8328263
© FLPA/Paul Hobson
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Chilled to the Sting - A Frozen Wasp's Icy Demise in Sheffield!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot captured by FLPA photographer Paul Hobson, we witness nature's frosty grip on a fallen warrior of the insect kingdom. This unfortunate common wasp, known scientifically as Vespula vulgaris, met its chilly end on a frozen flowerhead in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. As winter cast its icy spell upon England, the brave arthropod found itself covered in delicate ice crystals that transformed it into a mesmerizing work of art. The intricate patterns formed by frost added an ethereal touch to this otherwise ordinary scene. With its wings glistening and body encased in ice armor, our tiny protagonist became an unwitting model for Mother Nature's wintry fashion show. Its frozen form serves as a reminder of the harsh realities faced by creatures great and small during cold spells. While some may shudder at the sight of these buzzing insects during summer picnics, there is no denying their resilience even in death. This photograph encapsulates both beauty and fragility – showcasing how life can be unexpectedly suspended within nature's icy grasp. So next time you encounter one of these misunderstood creatures or stumble upon a frozen wonderland like Sheffield's own miniature Arctic tundra, take a moment to appreciate the marvels that lie beneath our feet – even if they send shivers down your spine!
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