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Paper Wasp

Polistes dominula

Photo by lajett
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38.3662, -75.6009

Field Notes

Description:

Not sure if this is a hornet or a bee or what it is. Black and yellow striped but with legs and two wings. Found on this honeycomb thing.

Habitat:

Found in wood garden box.

Reference Links:

European Paper Wasp (Polistes dominula) - Information on European Paper Wasp, Paper wasp

Species ID Suggestions

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LaurenZarate
A young Paper Wasp Queen just starting her nest….
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PublishedApril 29, 2014

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