Paper wasp ( Polistes dominula ) by larose forest photos

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11-Aug-2019	Christine Hanrahan

Paper wasp (Polistes dominula)

At home

These wasps build small open ended paper nests that hang from branches, sheds, etc. similar to this one made by the Polistes fuscatus wasp: https://pbase.com/laroseforest/image/158402125

Panasonic DMC-FZ2000
1/160s f/4.5 at 176.0mm iso125 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Dan Greenberg		23-Jan-2023 01:13
Perfect capture of this beautiful wasp on a leaf. ~BV~

hayl		22-Jan-2023 15:41
Terrific photo. I've certainly seen their large nests but never the wasp up close.

Jeff Real		22-Jan-2023 14:26
Such perfection on your part makes such a fascinating image! Really great work here! V

Kuriacose Joseph		22-Jan-2023 12:57
Beautiful shot.

Danad		22-Jan-2023 10:36
A great macro with sharp details ! V

laine		22-Jan-2023 08:21
A nasty one if angered. Great details in the shot. V

Borisalex		22-Jan-2023 07:33
Super macro shot in this light with the details! V

Jean Chiasson		21-Jan-2023 23:16
Splendid shot and details V

Helen Betts		21-Jan-2023 22:59
Fine shot of this wicked looking wasp. V.

bill friedlander		21-Jan-2023 21:58
Great shot. Very clear. V

Don		21-Jan-2023 21:47
Excellent macro of an interesting creature. I'm always suspicious of wasps, as some here have really nasty stings.

globalgadabout		21-Jan-2023 20:05
awesome shot, and what a beautiful subject..

Carl Carbone		21-Jan-2023 19:28
Paper? It looks so real. Great close-up!

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