Paper Wasp Colony on Hexagonal Nest

A striking macro photograph captures a bustling paper wasp colony attending to their intricate hexagonal nest in Portland's Irvington neighborhood. The amber-bodied wasps with distinctive black and yellow striping move purposefully across the papery gray comb structure, some cells sealed with pristine white caps while others reveal golden larvae within. The dramatic lighting against a deep shadow background creates an almost theatrical quality, highlighting the geometric precision of nature's architecture and the industrious activity of these social insects.

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Caption

Paper wasps tend to their hexagonal comb nest, revealing both capped cells and developing larvae in the geometric chambers.

Description

A striking macro photograph captures a bustling paper wasp colony attending to their intricate hexagonal nest in Portland's Irvington neighborhood. The amber-bodied wasps with distinctive black and yellow striping move purposefully across the papery gray comb structure, some cells sealed with pristine white caps while others reveal golden larvae within. The dramatic lighting against a deep shadow background creates an almost theatrical quality, highlighting the geometric precision of nature's architecture and the industrious activity of these social insects.

Location

2627 Northeast 7th Avenue, Irvington, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97212, United States

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Subject

Paper Wasps Hexagonal Nest Colony Activity Portland Oregon Macro Photography Insect Behavior Social Insects Nest Construction

Keywords

Yellow Black Striped Gray Paper Comb White Cell Caps Golden Larvae Geometric Pattern Multiple Wasps Close Up Detail Natural Architecture Irvington Neighborhood Shadow Background Amber Wings Busy Activity Nest Maintenance Cell Structure Insect Colony

Technical

Captured: July 17, 2019
Camera: X-T3
Lens: Fujifilm Fujinon XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro
Focal length: 80 mm
Aperture: ƒ/22
Shutter: 1/250 s
ISO: 160
Resolution: 3728 × 5593 (20.9 MP)
File size: 17 MB

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Model release: Not applicable

Property release: Not applicable

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