Waspiness...

I was clearing away some vegetation from our bog when I turned over and inspected a small green leaf, 'cause that's what I do! Attached to the underside of the leaf I found four very small perfect eggs arranged in a line. I went back to the house to get my camera and macro lens, of course I did, and when I returned I noticed that the eggs had more company...two very small wasps. As I watched the wasps began to oviposit, injecting their eggs into the larger ones. I took a number of photos and then left the wasps to their work. Later, I was able to identify them as Parasitoid or Parasitic wasps. 
*Parasitoid wasps must lay their eggs inside other insects to complete their lifecycle. (if you look closely at the top photo you can see the dark forms of whatever was developing in those eggs)
*Parasitoid wasps are useful in controlling pest species 
*Parasitoid wasps don't sting or bite humans and don't live in hives
I found these creatures fascinating and I'm pleased to be able to share them with you!  m