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Polistes (Polistella) humilis 24 May 2023 wwwendy

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Seeking confirmation that this species was in fact the Common Paper Wasp and not the Asian variety

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GrahamH wrote:
   25 May 2023
Polistes species are commonly known as paper nest wasps because they make their nests from grey wood fibre mixed with saliva. The diet is primarily lepidopteran larvae and small spiders which is carried back to the nest and 'carved up' for feeding to the queen and larvae.
P. humilis appears to be a common pollinator becaus eof its abundance, but credible scientific studies are needed to confirm the species pollination efficiency.
wwwendy wrote:
   28 May 2023
Thank you Graham -haven’t located the nest but good to know this is a native species as there is an increasing presence in the region of the Asian Paper wasp.

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Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 24 May 2023 11:46 AM Recorded on
  • wwwendy Recorded by

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  • Choko vine Associated plant
  • - Associated Insect
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Collecting pollen Insect behaviour on flower

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