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European Paper Wasp

Polistes dominula

Description:

This wasp flew in, landed on a Lily pad, took a drink, then swam back to the edge of the pond and climbed out!
Similar to Field Digger Wasp except antennae are yellow instead of black and wings appear brownish instead of black.

Habitat:

Garden pond

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European paper wasp
Polistes dominula Polistes dominula


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1 Comment

Maria dB
Maria dB 10 years ago

Very nice series!

Llíria, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain

Spotted on Nov 17, 2013
Submitted on Dec 19, 2013

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