European Paper WASPS - male (right) being fed regurgitated
European Paper WASPS - male (right) being fed regurgitated caterpillars, nectar or water by female. (Polistes dominulus). Boston, USA. Introduced to Boston area from central Europe in 1980's - presently occurs coast to coast in the USA. where it displaces native species. Nests in open combs.Primitive eusocial wasp - annual life cycle (individuals live only one year)Males have curved antennae, females have straight antennae
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