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European Paper Wasp

Polistes dominula

Description:

Adults feed on nectar. This one is feeding on the flower of an Angelica plant. The wasps were very attracted to this plant.

Notes:

This wasp is also called the Dominulus Paper Wasp. This is an introduced species (non-native) and is spreading.

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ForestDragon
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ForestDragon

Connecticut, USA

Spotted on Jul 3, 2010
Submitted on May 3, 2012

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