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Golden Paper Wasp

Polistes aurifer

Description:

A western North American species with distinctive markings and color. I was surprised at how easily it landed on the surface of the water and took off from as well.

Habitat:

Spotted in North Fork Wenas Creek in eastern Washington. Cascade Mountain foothills 2000.ft.

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Brian38
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Brian38

Ellensburg, Washington, United States

Spotted on Jul 25, 2020
Submitted on Sep 19, 2020

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