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A new Polistes queendom begins The days have warmed and insect activity is on the increase. Yesterday, I found a beautiful paper wasp beginning her nest. The central petiole which the nest will be suspended from can be seen near her mouth. This consists of chewed plant material such as wood, mixed with her saliva. <br /> This female will become the queen if the colony can be established. <br /> <br /> 20 mm body length<br /> <br /> Australia,Common paper wasp,Fauna,Geotagged,Hymenoptera,Macro,Paper Wasp,Polistes,Polistes humilis,Vespidae,Wasp,insect,invertebrate,new south wales,spring Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

A new Polistes queendom begins

The days have warmed and insect activity is on the increase. Yesterday, I found a beautiful paper wasp beginning her nest. The central petiole which the nest will be suspended from can be seen near her mouth. This consists of chewed plant material such as wood, mixed with her saliva.
This female will become the queen if the colony can be established.

20 mm body length

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    The days are getting colder and shorter here, so it's Aussie time! I'll be following your spring and summer ;) Posted 6 years ago
  2. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Beautiful, and such an interesting process to witness. Posted 6 years ago

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The Australian Paper Wasp

"Polistes humilis" is a species of wasp in the Vespidae family that is found throughout Australia and which has been introduced to northern New Zealand. Also known as the common paper wasp, this species can be identified by their long thin legs and banded yellow and black coloring. This species has been known to re-utilize old nests.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants
Species identified by Ruth Spigelman
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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Sep 13, 2018. Captured Sep 12, 2018 13:47 in Myamblah Crescent Reserve, Myamblah Cres, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/10.0
  • 1/99s
  • ISO250
  • 100mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.