Paper wasp, Polistes gallicus , building combs on a rocky wall. This picture was taken in Malta, Mediterranean Sea.

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Polistes gallicus is a very common species across Europe's warmer climate regions. The nest are build out of an oral secretion consisting of a mixture of chewed plant fibers and branches. This resistant texture protects the nest against weathering under harsh conditions.

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Size: 4375px × 2917px
Location: Golden Bay, Malta
Photo credit: © Rasmus Loeth Petersen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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