european paper wasp

Polistes dominula

Member of dominula-group paper wasps (subgenus Polistes)
typical paper wasps (genus Polistes)
paper wasps (subfamily Polistinae)
vespoid wasps (superfamily Vespoidea)
wasps
insects (class Insecta)
hexapods (subphylum Hexapoda)
arthropods (phylum Arthropoda)
animals (kingdom Animalia)

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• the mostly vibrant-orange antennae are diagnostic within North America

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Chris’s observations: 1 (research grade)

Locations:

• Pleasanton Ridge RP

Months:

• Mar.: 1

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Taxon info: iNaturalist – BugGuide

Bay Area species: iNaturalist