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Paper Wasp in California (March) - Polistes apachus - female

Paper Wasp in California (March) - Polistes apachus - Female
Claremont, Los Angeles County, California, USA
March 19, 2009
My parents had described a population of paper wasps living in a few locations under the eaves of their house. When I was visiting the other day, I snapped a quick photo. I'm pretty sure this is P. apachus, but I just wanted to double-check myself as I've never seen this beautiful species before. Thanks!

Polistes apachus look right to me
See Chuck's comment here:

 
Thanks, Ron...
...for the confirmation.

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