Australian Paper Wasp
Polistes humilis
Australian paper wasps occupy woodland edges, gardens, and buildings where sheltered sites support their exposed paper combs. Adults hunt soft-bodied insects, especially caterpillars, to feed developing larvae, while also taking nectar and other sugary liquids. Females defend themselves and the nest with a painful sting. Unlike honey bees, a paper wasp can usually sting more than once.
- Type
- Venom
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Australian Paper Wasp