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The Central American paper wasp is a nocturnal eusocial wasp. It is famous for its swarm based emigration behavior, and is native to the lowlands of Central and northern South America. This species has developed special night vision adaptations to facilitate their night-time swarming and forging behavior.

Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Nov 16, 2024. Captured Sep 30, 2024 20:57 in 3WWJ+M5 Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia.
  • NIKON D850
  • f/16.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO64
  • 105mm