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Wasp and Caterpillar - Polistes annularis
Copyright © 2007 May Lenzer Lattanzio

Wasp and Caterpillar - Polistes annularis
Bayou George, Bay County, Florida, USA
July 8, 2007
For the correct orientation, the wasp was hanging from the wire "upside down". I was photographing a dragonfly a few inches from it when it suddenly flew in. I have not seen this before. The cat was not totally immobilized and very small. Please identify both.
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Contributed by May Lenzer Lattanzio on 8 July, 2007 - 8:14pm
Last updated 27 July, 2007 - 9:20pm

nice shot
nice shot.
… GypsumWolf, 8 July, 2007 - 8:54pm login or register to post comments

Polistes sp.
Looks like Polistes annularis. Bicolored antennae point to this species. Wait for confirmation from Eric or another of the experts though.
… Ed Corey, 8 July, 2007 - 8:49pm login or register to post comments

 
P. annularis
Right on Ed! This is Polistes annularis
… George Waldren, 8 July, 2007 - 9:29pm login or register to post comments

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