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"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.

Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Nov 25, 2019. Captured Nov 22, 2019 13:55 in Halls Ln, East Kurrajong NSW 2758, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/22.0
  • 1/128s
  • ISO400
  • 135mm