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Mischocyttarus sp.? Mischocyttarus wasps look much like Polistes, but they are distinguished by having a long, narrow petiole between the thorax and abdomen. Mischocyttarus nests are usually better hidden than Polistes, often between walls or, in nature, in cracks in rocks.
South America - Mexico
Spotted on Dec 23, 2011
Submitted on Jan 17, 2012
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Any ideas on the species of these paper wasps?