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European Paper Wasp (Polistes dominula)
Photo#143041
Copyright © 2007
Karl Volkman
Polistes dominula 01a -
Polistes dominula
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Republic, Ferry County, Washington, USA
September 3, 2007
A small nest in the end of an old cloths line pole, ~30 miles south of the Canadian Border and ~2100ft in elevation
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Contributed by
Karl Volkman
on 4 September, 2007 - 7:24pm
Last updated 7 January, 2008 - 1:40pm
Cool
this species often does pick some weird places to nest!
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vulgaris
, 4 September, 2007 - 8:56pm
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Cavity nester.
As far as I know, this species is a habitual cavity nester, leading to unpleasant encounters when folks check their bird boxes, turn over that unused flowerpot, etc. They are in fact competing with some native birds for nesting sites, including purple martins. Be careful where you stick your hands, people:-)
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Eric R. Eaton
, 5 September, 2007 - 4:50pm
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One-time use?
Does anyone know whether P. dominulus uses the same nest next year?
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Adalbert Goertz
, 6 September, 2007 - 10:42pm
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