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Combative Paper Wasp
Combative Paper Wasp (Polistes bellicosus: Vespidae)
Habitat
Urban setting. Fence row with Peppervine (Ampelopsis arborea: Vitaceae). Floodplain of Carter Creek at ca. 88 m (289 ft) elevation.
Location
Austins Colony Park, Bryan, Texas, Brazos County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
June 2019
Scientific name
Polistes bellicosus
Equipment used
Canon
a stunning macro of this handsome wasp, Stanley!!! brilliant colors and striking details, top notch, many tfs!!!
 
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Such a colorful Wasp and a great and nicely detailed close up Stanley!
 
That's a big name! A very well defined and detailed study of this colourful chap, Stanley.
 
Excellent close-up with amazing detail. Amusing comment on my latest common swift.
 
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What an attractive wasp this one is.... and a cracking picture you've taken of him Stanley.

Very well done lad.
 

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Invertebrates
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Stanley Jones
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