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Paper wasp

Polistes exclamans

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

Reddish brown and yellow markings. These two were taking a defensive posture as I got to close for their liking.

Habitat:

Spotted under an eave at lake Sunset in Benton, Arkansas.

Reference Links:

Polistes exclamans - Wikipedia, Polistes exclamans - BugGuide.Net

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