Species: Polistes olivaceus
English Name: Common Paper Wasp
Chinese Name: 家馬蜂
Family: Vespidae
Description:
This average-sized wasp has around 1,8-2,4 cm in length. It is all yellow with some black patterning on the abdomen and on the thorax, and can easily be identified by his yellow legs and antennae. The Common Paper Wasp constructs its open nest in trees or under window ledges.
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© 2009 Carla Kishinami
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References:
– Easton, E. R. (1993). The insects of Macau. Macau: University of Macau Publications Centre.