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Paper Wasp

Polistes major

Photo by auntnance123
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28.4322, -80.7601

Field Notes

Description:

about 1 1/4 inches; rusty brown stripes and eyes

Habitat:

spotted on elderberry flowers growing at river's edge

Species ID Suggestions

Paper Wasp

Polistes major

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Jacob Gorneau
1

Social wasp

Vespidae (family)
Meg2
1

Comments (3)
Jacob Gorneau
Definitely Polistes sp., Polistes major looks like the best fit for this beautiful wasp!
ceherzog
social & good looking! Nice pics
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PublishedMay 9, 2011

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