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Mason Wasp

The Mason Wasps also known as potter wasps belong subfamily Eumeninae of  family Vespidae. There are more than 3200 species of mason wasps in more than 200 genera. The tiny Mason Wasp you see here is measuring about 5mm in length. Its head, thorax and abdomen are black with light yellow marking, while the waist is reddish. It builds a series of attached cylindrical nests, consists of three cells each. The cells are filled with paralyzed caterpillars as food for the larvae.

 Mason Wasp
Mason Wasp

Mason Wasp

Mason Wasp Nest

Mason Wasp Larvae


Any help in identification of the species would be highly appreciated.

Rainbow Shield Bug

Rainbow Shield Bug Nymphs (Calidae dregii)



WW2 War Medal 1939-45

The War Medal 1939–1945 was a British decoration awarded to those who had served in the Armed Forces or Merchant Navy full-time for at least 28 days between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945.
The War Medal 1939-45 is circular cupro-nickel, 36mm in diameter with the crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse facing left. The reverse has a lion standing on a double-headed fallen dragon. The top of the reverse shows the dates 1939 and 1945. The medal was designed by Edward Carter Preston.

WW2 War Medal 1939-45
WW2 War Medal 1939-45

WW2 War Medal 1939-45