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Polistes apachus? - Polistes flavus - female
Copyright © 2007 Patrick Alexander

Polistes apachus? - Polistes flavus - Female
Big Bend National Park, along the Croton Spring Trail, Brewster County, Texas, USA
April 15, 2007
Looks to be Polistes apachus. Can anyone confirm?

Found at a small pool in a mostly-dry alkaline stream.
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Contributed by Patrick Alexander on 17 July, 2007 - 10:31pm
Last updated 18 July, 2007 - 5:38pm

P. flavus.
I am relatively certain this is a Polistes flavus, but please wait for Matthias Buck to comment. Great image!
… Eric R. Eaton, 18 July, 2007 - 4:04pm login or register to post comments

 
Polistes flavus, female (TX)
I believe the ID is correct even though the reddish markings are relatively extensive.
… Matthias Buck, 18 July, 2007 - 5:39pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks!
I figured it had to be either P. apachus or P. flavus, wasn't too sure which...
… Patrick Alexander, 18 July, 2007 - 4:09pm login or register to post comments

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