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European Paper Wasp

Polistes dominula

Photo by Jeff Kagan
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Field Notes

Description:

Flying insect

Species ID Suggestions

European Paper Wasp

Polistes dominula

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Kyle A
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European paper wasp

Polistes dominula

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Ioannis
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Comments (2)
Kyle A
The markings on this suggest to me that it's a European paper wasp. They are commonly confused with the Eastern Yellow Jacket.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2013

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