In brief
Bidyut Kalita's photograph of a potter wasp carrying a caterpillar has been highly commended in this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. The mesmerizing image, resembling the wasp riding a broomstick, highlights the delicate interactions of wildlife. The competition winners will be announced on October 14, with an exhibition planned at the Natural History Museum featuring outstanding photographs from around the globe.
At first glance, the potter wasp appears to be riding a broomstick.
But this industrious insect isn't flying back to stir its witch's cauldron, or playing Quidditch. It's carrying a caterpillar – prey to feed its young.
It was captured by macro wildlife photographer Bidyut Kalita and was among the highly commended entries in this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
The winning images will be announced on 14 October, followed by an exhibition at the Natural History Museum, showcasing 100 standout photographs from around the world.
Scroll down to explore other highly commended works from the competition.
