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Red Paper Wasp
Polistes carolina
34.02, -84.58
Field Notes
Description:
Wasps of the cosmopolitan genus Polistes (the only genus in the tribe Polistini) are the most familiar of the polistine wasps, and are the most common type of paper wasp. It is also the single largest genus within the family Vespidae, with over 300 recognized species and subspecies.
Habitat:
Their innate preferences for nest-building sites leads them to commonly build nests on human habitation, where they can be very unwelcome; although generally not aggressive, they can be provoked into defending their nests. All species are predatory, and they may consume large numbers of caterpillars, in which respect they are generally considered beneficial.
Notes:
Spotted sunning itself on my windshield
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMarch 17, 2013
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