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European paper wasp

Poliste Dominula

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Field Notes

Description:

Very social wasp, easily identified with its long legs. They are not aggressive, unless the nest is being attacked. Very useful wasps as they prey on caterpillars.
Considered as invasive in North America

Habitat:

The nest usually shows one row of alveolus. Could be found under roof tiles.

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Polistes dominula

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Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture

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PublishedMarch 13, 2012

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