Social or paper-nest wasps (Vespidae, Polistinae & Vespinae)


Social or paper-nest wasps (Vespidae, Polistinae & Vespinae)

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Mike wrote:
1 Nov 2024
What do you need to identify species?

Polistes sp. (genus)
AlisonMilton wrote:
11 Jun 2024
@Sherwood Cutting this branch back in 2008, attracted a large variety of insects to feed on the sap. Just came across these old photos while cleaning up storage space on my PC. Bees were predominant, but there were also European wasps, potter wasps, flies and two species of butterflies.

Vespula germanica
11 Jun 2024
Thanks bees are listed separately

Vespula germanica
Sherwood wrote:
11 Jun 2024
both species are present in this picture

Vespula germanica
Mike wrote:
10 Jun 2024
Probably one of the last survivors of three nests under the eaves of the garage. Winter is a killer.

Polistes (Polistella) humilis
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