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European Paper Wasp

Polistes dominula

Spotting Image 1

Description:

This little guy was in a bit of a rush, and had no time for another photo. Stopped only for a quick cleaning!

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KeithRoragen
KeithRoragen 11 years ago
European Paper Wasp
Polistes dominula Species Polistes dominula - European Paper Wasp - BugGuide.Net


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Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Thanks Keith! I had a feeling it was that, but I mistakenly kept searching European Wasp, which seemingly is a name for the German Wasp. I won't forget to add paper next time!

KeithRoragen
KeithRoragen 11 years ago

The orange antennae are the giveaway.

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Jacob Gorneau
Spotted by
Jacob Gorneau

New York, USA

Spotted on Aug 29, 2012
Submitted on Aug 30, 2012

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