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European Paper Wasp
Polistes dominula, Vespidae
33.9159, -118.351
Field Notes
Description:
Black with light yellow spots and bars. Typical paper wasp nest attached with small stem, visible in second picture.
Habitat:
Organic vegetable sem-enclosed garden attached to wooden trim on edge of roof. Gets 20 degrees F hotter than ambient environment on a sunny day. Nest is near the roof, where temperatures are highest. Water is present.
Notes:
Three wasps spotted. Most cells of nest are sealed. Pictures taken at dawn, the first with flash.
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