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European Paper Wasp

Polistes dominula, Vespidae

Photo by halhurst
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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.

Species ID Suggestions

European Paper wasp

Polistes dominula, Vespidae

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PublishedMay 15, 2013

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