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Carolina Wasp

Polistes carolina

Photo by Liam
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33.3196, -82.0059

Field Notes

Description:

Adult(s) on nest.

Habitat:

Urban

Species ID Suggestions

Red Paper Wasp

Polistes rubiginosus

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Comments (9)
JonathanHoskins
The dark markings on the thorax suggest P. rubiginosus over P. carolina.
Liam
Haha. Carolina, you sure are loved by the naturalists! :)
Carolina
And also de Carolina anole lizard!
KarenL
.... & I forgot the wren!
KarenL
Carolina, you must be so famous to have a wasp named after you! And a chickadee, a mantis, a locust....... :)
Carolina
That wasp has such a beautiful name ;)

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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The Color Red
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2011 Best Wildlife Photo

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PublishedAugust 25, 2011

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