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Polistes dominulus
1/2" - 1" (13-25 mm) Slender, hornetlike. Short, 1-segmented "waist" (pedicel) between thorax and abdomen. Upper portion of head pointed, never notched, as in hornets and yellow jackets. Head and body mostly reddish brown to black with yellow rings and markings.
Meadows, fields, and gardens on flowers and near buildings.
Paper wasps will defend their nest if attacked, but these gals (and guys?) were very docile and accommodating. They are natural enemies of many garden insect pests. These pics taken between September 2010 and July 2011
Spotted on Jul 14, 2011
Submitted on Oct 14, 2012
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Nice series! Please consider adding this spotting to the Animal Architecture mission at http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8082...