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Mischocyttarus mexicanus cubicola
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Copyright © 2010
Ilona L.
paper wasp -
Mischocyttarus mexicanus
Dunedin, Pinellas County, Florida, USA
April 23, 2010
Six days later, the remaining two wasps had rebuilt the nest under the awning. I hope this one will avoid the fate of the last nest.
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Contributed by
Ilona L.
on 8 May, 2010 - 11:15am
Last updated 11 December, 2010 - 5:46pm
Facinating shot
The eggs are a different shape than the usual Polistes eggs that I am used to seeing. And there are already 2 small larvae after just six days of development.
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Vespula Vulgaris
, 11 May, 2010 - 4:31pm
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