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Polistes (dominula)
A nest abandoned, made on top of a banana leaf. The nests of most true paper wasps are characterized by having open combs with cells for brood rearing, and a 'petiole', or constricted stalk, that anchors the nest (see last two pics). Paper wasps secrete a chemical which repels ants, which they spread around the base of the anchor to prevent the loss of eggs or brood.
Near Arenal Volcano.
Spotted on Apr 11, 2014
Submitted on May 29, 2014
3 Comments
De nada, a mandar.
Tienes razon, Eulalia. Le he añadido el ID, muchas gracias! ;-)
Será de avispa papelera. Polistes dominula.