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Wasp

polistes erythrocephalus

Photo by Yasser
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9.58156, -84.6103

Field Notes

Description:

Large black wasp.

Habitat:

Central America, tropical

Notes:

This large wasp was sitting on a piece wood, but flew away when I got too close

Reference Links:

Polistes erythrocephalus Latreille, 1813

Species ID Suggestions

Buku'la

polistes erythrocephalus

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wonju.brian
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Comments (6)
Yasser
That's exactly it! Thanks for the ID. I've updated this spotting. I couldn't find much info on a common name.
Yasser
Looked very similar, but the distinctive white band on the abdomen was missing on this specimen. Thanks for the suggestion!

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Paso Pacifico Survey

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PublishedJune 5, 2011

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