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Common Wasp

Vespula vulgaris

Photo by Ava T-B
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Field Notes

Description:

The common wasp is a eusocial vespid that builds its grey paper nest in or on a structure capable of supporting it. Underground, it often uses an abandoned mammal hole as a foundation for the site which is then enlarged by the workers. The foundress queen may also select a hollow tree, wall cavity or rock crevice for a nest site.

Species ID Suggestions

European paper wasp

Polistes dominula

Common wasp

Vespula vulgaris

Comments (2)

Thanks for the direction Jopy and Cindy. I agree Cindy with your ID.
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PublishedOctober 19, 2013

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