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Polistes lanio A wasp known locally in Trinidad and Tobago as the Jack Spaniard. This species has possibly stung every adult in Trinidad, and is particularly popular in the southern half of the island. I would additionally like to apologise for the poor quality of this image as when I took it I had not yet owned extension tubes or have any photographic skill. Animalia,Animals,Caribbean,Insecta,Insects,Jack Spaniard,Polistes lanio,Trinidad and Tobago,Wasps Click/tap to enlarge

Polistes lanio

A wasp known locally in Trinidad and Tobago as the Jack Spaniard. This species has possibly stung every adult in Trinidad, and is particularly popular in the southern half of the island. I would additionally like to apologise for the poor quality of this image as when I took it I had not yet owned extension tubes or have any photographic skill.

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    Ernst
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    Yes it looks like not being to friendly. Posted 4 years ago

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The Jack Spaniard

The jack spaniard’s morphology resembles that of a normal Polistes (paper) wasp. It is one of the largest wasps that belong to the family Vespidae. The morphology of the male Polistes lanio (jack spaniard) is similar to that of the female of this species with only a few different minor characteristics.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants
Species identified by Wesley Goorachan
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By Wesley Goorachan

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Uploaded Apr 12, 2021. Captured Sep 23, 2019 11:50.
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  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/5.6
  • 1/4096s
  • ISO3200
  • 300mm