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Honey Wasp Nest

Brachygastra mellifica

Photo by LuisStevens
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Very large Honey Wasp Nest, probably several years old. 50 cm long ( Half a yard)

Habitat:

Huisache tree.

Reference Links:

Species Brachygastra mellifica - Mexican Honey Wasp - BugGuide.Net

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Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture
Mission
Mexico Horn of Plenty

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PublishedApril 1, 2013

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