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Paper Wasp

Photo by brainpunk
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Field Notes

Description:

2cm+ yellow black and brown striped wasp, constructing broad flattish nest of cells. Not aggressive.

Habitat:

Under/inside an overgrown plectranthus, suburban yard, SEQ.

Notes:

Haven’t seen these here before, I’m assuming they’re Polistes.

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Entomologica of Queensland
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PublishedMay 21, 2023

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