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nocturnal paper wasp

apoica

Photo by Suresh
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Field Notes

Description:

the nest is flat with the colony forming a V shape. the wasps are redish brown in color

Habitat:

found mostly in cool bushy areas

Notes:

sting can be very painful

Species ID Suggestions

Nocturnal Wasps

Apoica sp.

Reference Link
SG in CR
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2014

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