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Paper wasp

Polybia sp.

Photo by The MnMs
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Inside the forest. Santa Elena Cloud forest.

Reference Links:

Polistinae

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Juan DiTrani
This is a Paper wasp (Vespidae), probably Poylbia genus
The MnMs
Thanks bayucca, I can check on wasp species from the area :-)

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PublishedMay 14, 2014

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