Making friend with a Wasp

A wasp climbed into my bathroom probably through the exhaust fan. I am not afraid of wasp, used to play with them when I was small. Yes, how stupid can I be.. :)

Captured it in a little travel toiletry case, I tried to release it into the back garden. It was then I realised that it was actually completely exhausted because it won't fly away... May be it was trapped in the roof without food for a long time before it found its way out. Being trapped in the plastic little box probably was a daunting experience also.

I decided to put a little bit of water in the box for it to drink. At first, it was afraid probably thinking I am trying to drown it, it retreated. But soon after that, it discovered how wonderful the water was and started lapping it up, I am not kidding, lapping it up like a dog! After that, with both front legs, it started wiping down its head, and then the whole mid-section (thorax). After that, it started using its hind legs to wipe down its abdomen and wings also. I never knew how far its legs can reach until now.

Wanted to capture this amazing moment on film but knew it is probably not possible. Anyway, my wife made a quick dash to get her camera. Just as she went, the wasp took off. Albeit a little disappointed, we were much more delighted that it is now recharged and able to take off!

Sorry, no picture of the wasp for you. You have to put that picture together using your imagination. It is a beautiful picture. :)