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Polistes annularis - female
Copyright © 2008 Roger Rittmaster

Polistes annularis - Female
Durham County, North Carolina, USA
August 2, 2008
Size: about 1 inch
This wasp stung a friend while he was photographing a Harvester. I think it's Polistes anularis. Can someone confirm?
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Contributed by Roger Rittmaster on 2 August, 2008 - 12:52pm
Last updated 4 August, 2008 - 9:47am

why are these wasps so rare these days
I was wondering why they are so rare these days. What echosystem do they like most.
… Bill D., 16 April, 2009 - 10:03am login or register to post comments

yes it is a Polistes annularis and it is my favorite
Yes it is a Polistes annularis and my favorite, I wish someone woud video tape this wasp and put it on youtube. I myself have one seen one is four years and it was around the Sanford Zoo when I saw one flying around.
… Bill D., 7 October, 2008 - 9:59am login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from Polistes annularis.
… Roger Rittmaster, 2 August, 2008 - 2:24pm login or register to post comments

Polistes annularis, female (NC)
What a nice image! I hope this serves as consolation for the sting.
… Matthias Buck, 2 August, 2008 - 1:02pm login or register to post comments

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