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Common wasp

V⁠espula vulgaris

Description:

The face has one black mark which is anchor-shaped. Adult workers measure about 12–17 mm from head to tip of abdomen. Yellow and black bands continue down the abdomen and the sting is located on the end it. The nests of the wasp are usually formed underground.

Habitat:

In a small park.

Notes:

Norwegian name: Jordveps

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arne.roysland
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arne.roysland

Oslo, Norway

Spotted on Aug 12, 2021
Submitted on May 9, 2022

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