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Paper Wasp | Polistes sp photo
Paper Wasp

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Paper Wasp | Polistes sp photo
Paper Wasp feeding on nectar

Photograph copyright: ozwildlife - all rights reserved. Used with permission.




PAPER WASP FACTS

Description
This paper wasp is black or brown, with yellow bands. They can give a painful sting if you disturb the nest. If you want to get rid of ones near the house, it is safest to spray them at night when they are at rest.

Size
12mm

Environment
Amongst branches and sheltered areas such as under eaves of houses.

Breeding
Makes papery nest . The nest has short stalk. The cells are closed when larvae pupate



Classification
Class:Insecta
Order:Hymenoptera
Family:Vespidae
Genus:Polistes
Species:sp
Common Name:Paper Wasp