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Asian Paper Wasp

Polistes chinensis

Photo by AudieWilkins
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36.7722, 127.6

Field Notes

Description:

Approx. 25~30 mm.

Habitat:

Warm, sunny back yards and scrub brush, especially around gardens.

Notes:

Native here in Korea, Japan and China, but invasive in New Zealand.

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PublishedJuly 26, 2013

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