A large wasp that makes a communal nest from chewed wood pulp. They are aggressive and will readily attack any threat to the nest.

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A large wasp that makes a communal nest from chewed wood pulp. They are aggressive and will readily attack any threat to the nest. They have powerful stings.

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Size: 6200px × 4064px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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