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Paper wasp (European?)

Polistes gallicus

Photo by dane.a.hep
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Field Notes

Description:

Yellow and black colored paper wasp. Legs hang down while in flight. Long skinny body. Protective of nest, but not overly aggressive.

Habitat:

Dry SE Idaho

Notes:

Surprised to see this guy at this time of year flying around.

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Polistes

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