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Central American paper wasp (Apoica pallens) Canopy Tower, Panama. Dec 31st, 2018 Apoica pallens,Geotagged,Panama,Winter Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Central American paper wasp (Apoica pallens)

Canopy Tower, Panama. Dec 31st, 2018

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  1. Wow - weird abdomens. Also, I thought they were on a mushroom when I first saw this photo ;P Posted 6 years ago
    1. Haha I had the same reaction when I first saw them! Posted 6 years ago

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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 Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Mar 21, 2019. Captured Dec 31, 2018 18:04 in Unnamed Road, Panama.
  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • f/7.1
  • 1/83s
  • ISO6400
  • 280mm