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Paper Wasp

Polistes dominula

Photo by ceherzog
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Field Notes

Description:

This nest was on the twig of a leafless tree.

Habitat:

Possum Branch Preserve: near a pond

Species ID Suggestions

Paper wasp nest

Polistes dominula
HemaShah
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Comments (4)
luke
yes I agree, it looks more wasp or hornet. but be careful when encountering them.
Nicholas4
They are not bees, they are wasps or yellow jackets, not sure of which species though...the nest is paper not wax.
luke
that kind of bees are so aggressive, it will target your eyes to sting. that will really be painful than any usual bee sting. be very careful not to disturb them. I once got stung by one of this kind of bees when I was a kid.

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PublishedFebruary 1, 2012

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