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Paper wasp
Ropalidia sp.
19.8042, 72.7496
Field Notes
Description:
Paper wasps are wasps that gather fibers from dead wood and plant stems, which they mix with saliva, and use to construct water-resistant nests made of gray or brown papery material. They secrete a chemical which repels ants, which they spread around the base of the anchor to prevent the loss of eggs or brood.
Habitat:
Seen at a small forest near a farm.
Reference Links:
Paper wasp
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PublishedMarch 4, 2014
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