Ichneumon wasp - possibly Gasteruption jaculator female

[ladylouise62]

It is very similar but the underbelly colouring pattern doesn't quite match what I can find.

[rolf]

They really are a strange creature, love the tails.

[Eddy Lerpiniere]

Beautiful shots Louise, lovely focus

[ladylouise62]

All done with the 14 quid close-up filter on the standard kit lens, Eddy.

I love these creatures, Rolf - they are SO much like aliens. In fact, if someone drew it you would say "oh, miles too silly to be real". That's what I love about getting down with the macro - there are so many amazing creatures that we just can't see properly because of their size.