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Australian paper wasp (nest)

Polistes humilis

Photo by JillBlack
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Field Notes

Description:

Spotted under the eves of garden shed

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Polistes humilis

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
JillBlack
Mark they arrived in New Zealand in the 1800's but they are only found in the warmer parts of the North Island
Mark Ridgway
I wonder when they crossed the ditch? .. detch? dtch

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture
Mission
Biodiversity of North Island, New Zealand

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PublishedMarch 21, 2014

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