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Western Paper Wasp

Mischocyttarus flavitarsis

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Field Notes

Description:

Yellow and black flying insect. The first image shows it cleaning its antenna. The second image shows how it looks while flying away from the camera :)

Habitat:

Nursery in Poway, California

Reference Links:

Paper Wasp - Mischocyttarus flavitarsis - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Ashish
Too close... Yellow Paper Wasp - Ropalidia romandi
CindyBinghamKeiser
Thank you both for your help with my wasp spotting! Amber, I believe you're correct. The markings and description sound perfect.
AmberLundeen
I think its a Western Paper Moth -Mischocyttarus flavitarsis http://bugguide.net/node/view/49835/bgimage
Ashish
Like a Potter wasp..!!

Spotted for Missions

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Southern California Wildlife
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Global Flight
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Wondrous Wasps of Southern California

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PublishedAugust 13, 2011

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