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Paper wasps - Polistes annularis
Copyright © 2014 Maria de Bruyn

Paper wasps - Polistes annularis
Chapel Hill, Mason Farm, Orange County, North Carolina, USA
August 18, 2014
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Contributed by Maria de Bruyn on 21 August, 2014 - 4:43pm
Last updated 24 August, 2014 - 9:46pm

This is my favorite wasp of all time
Very lucky to see these wasps. I have not seen them in a very long time.
… Bill D., 27 August, 2014 - 11:00am login or register to post comments

 
Polistes annularis
Why are these your favorite wasps?
… Maria de Bruyn, 27 August, 2014 - 3:42pm login or register to post comments

 
Because of the colors
I love this wasp because of its colors and size. It is one of the most beautiful paper wasps.
… Bill D., 28 August, 2014 - 7:36am login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from ID Request. Cool shot!
… Vespula Vulgaris, 22 August, 2014 - 7:28am login or register to post comments

 
Paper wasps in bluebird box
Thanks!
… Maria de Bruyn, 22 August, 2014 - 3:34pm login or register to post comments

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