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Ropalidia sp.
Paper wasps are wasps that gather fibers from dead wood and plant stems, which they mix with saliva, and use to construct water-resistant nests made of gray or brown papery material. They secrete a chemical which repels ants, which they spread around the base of the anchor to prevent the loss of eggs or brood.
Seen at a small forest near a farm.
Spotted on Jan 13, 2014
Submitted on Mar 4, 2014
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