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Red Wasp - Polistes
Copyright © 2009 Charles Wade

Red Wasp - Polistes
Calhoun, Gordon County, Georgia, USA
July 29, 2009
Size: 21 mm
I have not seen these in my area before and am not sure of the species. Could be Polistes carolina but I would like to be sure
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Contributed by Charles Wade on 5 August, 2009 - 8:58pm
Last updated 4 September, 2009 - 9:04pm

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I don't think there's an alternative to a really close up picture.
… John F. Carr, 4 September, 2009 - 9:04pm login or register to post comments

Can't tell from this image.
The "red wasp," Polistes carolina, is virtually identical to another species, Polistes perplexus, and it would take a very detailed close-up of the "cheek" behind the eye to give you a conclusive ID.
… Eric R. Eaton, 5 August, 2009 - 9:12pm login or register to post comments

 
What do I look for.
What should I look for to determine the difference? I don't have a camera that will take any closer images to send.
… Charles Wade, 6 August, 2009 - 4:10pm login or register to post comments

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