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Golden Paper Wasp

Polistes fuscatus.

Habitat:

woodlands, as wood is necessary for building nests, but it is also quite common around human habitations

Notes:

Adults feed primarily on nectar but also gather undesirable garden insects to feed their larvae. Females have a venomous sting.

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gavanwp
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gavanwp

Gallatin, Tennessee, USA

Spotted on Jun 3, 2012
Submitted on Jun 4, 2012

Spotted for Mission

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