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Red Paper Wasp

Polistes spp.

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

A large red wasp with dark wings foraging on rotten logs. Probably searching for caterpillars to feed their larvae.

Habitat:

Spotted at the edge of dense woods.

Reference Links:

Polistes - Wikipedia

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