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Red wasp

Polistes rubiginosus

Photo by AnaMoral
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Field Notes

Description:

Orange wasp with black wings

Reference Links:

Polistes rubiginosus - Information on Polistes rubiginosus

Species ID Suggestions

Red Paper Wasp

Polistes

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JonathanHoskins
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Comments (2)
maplemoth662
Photo No. 2: is a beautiful photo....beautiful wasp....
JonathanHoskins
There aren't any details visible to separate Polistes carolina and Polistes rubiginosus. Differentiation most often requires some microscopy.

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Pollinating Insects of the World
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Backyard Habitats of the World
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project

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PublishedJuly 6, 2014

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