Charles Darwin Foundation 16d ago

It’s #CollectionSpotlight ✨ A little-known wasp forms strange “mating balls” under the Galápagos sun. Meet 𝘉𝘪𝘤𝘺𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘷𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘴, a native sand wasp found in the archipelago. 🐝☀️ During the breeding season, dozens of males can gather around a single female, creating a fascinating moving cluster as they compete to mate. 🔍 This specimen is part of the Charles Darwin Research Station’s Natural History Collections, helping scientists document and better understand Galápagos biodiversity. 🌿 Stay tuned for another Collections Spotlight next week! 📸 Alma Suarez/CDF #Galapagos #NaturalHistoryCollections #Entomology #Biodiversity