Baby wasps on Koromiko buds.

Baby wasps from a local nest love the unopened buds on a Koromiko plant.

Why did they fly past open flowers with abundant nectar and pollen?

It has been reported Koromiko buds release nectar before they open. Hooking young wasps on a particular sugar source early is a good strategy it seems.

The youngsters avoid clambering through giant stamen jungles and large sticky stigma. Free samples, please visit again.

Yummm, free nectar without fuss.

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