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Northern Paper Wasp (front view of male) They are not aggresive toward humans but when they feel threatened, they lift their wings, in a threatining manor, like this one has done. So now is the time for me to back off because the next thing will be a sting (no thanks). Georgia,Geotagged,Northern paper wasp,Polistes fuscatus,United States,wasp Click/tap to enlarge

Northern Paper Wasp (front view of male)

They are not aggresive toward humans but when they feel threatened, they lift their wings, in a threatining manor, like this one has done. So now is the time for me to back off because the next thing will be a sting (no thanks).

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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.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants
Species identified by Lilygirl
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Uploaded Sep 26, 2014. Captured Sep 25, 2014 07:40 in 101 East Main Street, Canton, GA 30114, USA.
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  • NIKON D50
  • f/5.6
  • 10/600s
  • 55mm
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