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Wasp 3 - Polistes
Copyright © 2008 Gacko

Wasp 3 - Polistes
Desoto, Dallas County, Texas, USA
September 4, 2008
Size: ~30mm

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Contributed by Gacko on 4 July, 2009 - 3:03am
Last updated 15 July, 2009 - 8:19pm

It's either
Polistes carolina or Polistes perplexus. It's not possible to tell from pictures alone. Hope this helps.
… Breanna Lyle, 4 July, 2009 - 2:25pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks, Breanna--
I always appreciate your input! Are you thinking of pursuing this field after high school? If so, you know that you will have an entire community from BugGuide cheering you on!
… Gacko, 4 July, 2009 - 11:01pm login or register to post comments

 
Thank you!
I am actually planning on pursuing entomology. Your comment has brightened my day! Thank you!
… Breanna Lyle, 4 July, 2009 - 11:42pm login or register to post comments

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