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European Paper Wasp (Polistes dominula)
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Copyright © 2006
Tom Bentley
Wasp -
Polistes dominula
Reed Turner Woodland, Lake County, Illinois, USA
August 24, 2006
Size: ~15mm
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Contributed by
Tom Bentley
on 25 August, 2006 - 6:43am
Last updated 25 August, 2006 - 9:40am
Possibly European Paper Wasp
I think this is the European Paper Wasp by the tell-tale orange on the antenna. A serious invader which is spreading rapidly across the country. Whitney Cranshaw "Garden Insects of North America" claims there is not a butterfly to be seen in Colorado this fall and blames this wasp - who captures caterpillars to feed it young. Robber flies are one of its predators.
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Jackie
, 25 August, 2006 - 8:28am
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Thanks Jackie..another wonder
Thanks Jackie..another wonderful invasive species.
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Tom Bentley
, 25 August, 2006 - 9:38am
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