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A paper wasp (Polistes fuscatus) with black and yellow striped body and long legs stands on bright green leaves. Paper wasp feeding on plant sap. Paper wasps in their nest. Paper wasps (Polistes)
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Paper wasp
Paper wasp (Polistes fuscatus).
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Paper wasp feeding on plant sap.
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Paper wasps in their nest.
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Paper wasps (Polistes)
Paper wasps (Polistes)
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