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Wasp

Polistes dominula

Photo by JeremyKnoll
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Field Notes

Description:

A wasp held still for a long time in the cool summer morning.

Species ID Suggestions

European Paper Wasp

Polistes dominula

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Comments (2)
intrinsic3141
European Paper Wasp: "No other species of Vespidae has mostly orange antennae." -bugguide.com
Maria dB
If you submit a photo like this to BugGuide.net, they may be able to help you find the scientific name.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2013

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