The Wood Hornet or Large Paper Wasp forms small colonies where females rear their grubs. They are vigorous in defending the nest

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The Wood Hornet or Large Paper Wasp forms small colonies where females rear their grubs. They are vigorous in defending the nest and show the early stages of Eusocial behaviour

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Size: 6200px × 4196px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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