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Paper wasps

Photo by LuisStevens
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Field Notes

Description:

Two paper Wasps working on their nest.

Habitat:

In the ceiling of a Mayan Pyramid.

Reference Links:

Paper wasp

Species ID Suggestions

Avispa de Caballo

Polistes carnifex

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JonathanHoskins
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Comments (3)
JonathanHoskins
Polistes carnifex - noting the longer oculomalar space than in the similar Polistes major major as well as the more orange antennae.

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture
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Mexico Horn of Plenty
Mission
National Geographic's Great Nature Project
Mission
Insects from Mexico!

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PublishedApril 22, 2014

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