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Yellow Oriental Paper wasp

Polistes olivaceus

Description:

Its a wasp also known as the common yellow wasp of India. The typical upside down umbrella nests are noticed on walls and trees around. They generally don't sting unless disturbed.

Habitat:

Nests found on walls and trees mostly. Sometimes fly into home even at night attracted to light bulbs.

Notes:

I also noticed that although they are generally non-aggressive, they can be provoked into defending their nests.

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surekha
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surekha

Gurgaon, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India

Spotted on Oct 9, 2011
Submitted on Oct 10, 2011

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