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Paper Wasp Nest - Polistes fuscatus These wasps were busy maintaining their nest. There were several cells containing eggs and larvae. Plus, many capped cells containing pupae.<br />
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Paper Wasp Nest - Polistes fuscatus

These wasps were busy maintaining their nest. There were several cells containing eggs and larvae. Plus, many capped cells containing pupae.

Habitat: Under a railing overlooking a river; mixed forest

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Wow, so much goodness in a single photo. Well done! Posted 3 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, Ferdy! I was happy that they were busy enough to ignore me. Posted 3 years ago

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The Northern paper wasp

"Polistes fuscatus", common name northern paper wasp or golden paper wasp, is a species of social paper wasps belonging to the family Vespidae.

Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants

Species identified by Christine Young

By Christine Young

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Uploaded May 16, 2022. Captured Aug 21, 2021 11:33 in Main st, Millbrook, NY 12545, USA.

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Canon EOS 90D
f/5.0
1/64s
ISO1000
100mm

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