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Common paper wasp - Polistes humilis Using a floating eucalyptus leaf to get near the water for a drink. Australia,Common paper wasp,Geotagged,Polistes humilis,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Common paper wasp - Polistes humilis

Using a floating eucalyptus leaf to get near the water for a drink.

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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 Dec 5, 2019. Captured Dec 4, 2019 12:43 in Halls Ln, East Kurrajong NSW 2758, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/14.0
  • 1/790s
  • ISO3200
  • 500mm