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Wasp

Photo by LarryGraziano
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Field Notes

Description:

these are very small wasps. they make hanging nests. they are in the paper wasp class. they are no longer than a 1/2" long

Habitat:

tropical dry forest in NW Costa Rica one month into the six month dry season

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Comments (3)
LarryGraziano
Actually, these wasps are super docile. There is a lot of trade wind here right now and the palm fronds move so much they become accustomed all the movement around them. You can get within 6 inches of the nest before they become wary. Thanks for your comments! Happy New Year Laura!
LauraMaria
Wow, you're brave to get that close! Or, I guess I'm just that scared of wasps haha! THey are gorgeous things though, nice spotting!

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Paso Pacifico Survey
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El mini-mundo de Costa Rica
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2012

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