European Paper Wasp
Polistes dominula
The adult is a slender yellow-and-black social wasp that builds open paper combs from chewed wood fibers in warm, sheltered places. It hunts caterpillars and other soft-bodied insects to feed larvae, while adults commonly drink nectar, fruit juices, and other sugary fluids. Females defend themselves and the nest with a venomous sting and use flight to patrol, forage, and escape threats. This species is native to Europe and parts of nearby Asia and North Africa, but has become established in several other regions.
- Type
- Venom / Wing
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
- European Paper Wasp Larva
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- European Paper Wasp
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