Sand-loving / Square-headed wasp (Tachysphex costae) feeding on Sea holly flowers

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Sand-loving / Square-headed wasp (Tachysphex costae) feeding on Sea holly flowers

Sand-loving / Square-headed wasp (Tachysphex costae) feeding on Sea holly flowers (Eryngium maritimum) on a beach, Sardinia, Italy, June

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Angiosperm Angiospermae Apiaceae Apiales Asteranae Asterid Carrot Family Dicot Dicotyledon Feeding Flower Flowering Plant Italy Magnoliopsida Parsley Family Plantae Profile Sardinia Seed Plant Southern Europe Spermatophyte Spermatophytina Tracheophyta Umbelliferae Vascular Plant Eryngium Eryngium Maritimum Sea Holly

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. In this snapshot captured by Nick Upton, we witness a moment of pure joy as the sand-loving and square-headed wasp (Tachysphex costae) indulges in a delectable feast of Sea holly flowers (Eryngium maritimum). Set against the picturesque backdrop of a beach in Sardinia, Italy, this enchanting scene showcases nature's harmonious dance between insect and plant. With its vibrant blue petals and spiky appearance, the Sea holly flowers prove irresistible to our tiny protagonist. As it delicately perches on one of these floral wonders, the wasp eagerly sips nectar from each blossom with utmost precision. Its slender profile is beautifully outlined against the azure sky, creating an exquisite silhouette that epitomizes grace in motion. This extraordinary encounter reminds us that even amidst sandy shores and salty breezes, life finds a way to thrive. The Sand-loving Wasp's affinity for these coastal blooms demonstrates nature's ability to adapt and find sustenance wherever it may be found. So next time you stroll along a sun-kissed beach or explore untamed landscapes like Sardinia's stunning coastline, keep your eyes peeled for unexpected encounters like this one. Who knows what delightful surprises await when you embrace the beauty of nature?

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