Today while I was once again toting water to Mark and Son, I noticed two "bees" in the window of the entryway. I made a mental note to free the critters since they were trapped between the screen and window panes. This was no life for any critters but before I set them free, I decided to photograph them. Even though they were trapped like sitting ducks, the photography session did not go well. These "ducks" were not sitting! The wasps were speeding around the window screen in a tizzy! Not once did they stop long enough for the camera to get a clear photograph. They were frantic with their desire to be free to do wasp-like things that could not be achieved in the confines of their prison. They could feel freedom as the breeze wafted through the screen. They could see freedom as the garden was within their reach. They knew that freedom could be attained if they just found that elusive hole in the screen. It was not there. So, I closed the door to the main part of the house and opened the door leading outside. Now for the big release! I raised the window fully expecting the wasps to fly about the room. Nope. They continued to race about the screen. Well now. It took me going outside and tapping on the window screen to make them lose their obsession. Once they left the screen, they could see the bigger picture and made a quick zoom for the open door. Funny thing, though, you often see videos of critters coming back to thank their rescuers but these guys took off and never looked back. So, that is the thanks I get!!
These two wasps seem to be of the Mason Wasp family. I tentatively identified them as the Red and Black Mason Wasps. Sounds good giving their coloring! Mason Wasps are quite beneficial so my rescuing them will eventually prove to be more than just a humane thing to do. These wasps are not overly eager to sting like paper wasps. They are not aggressive which is why I could safely release them. Be free, little Red and Black Mason Wasps, be free!
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