European Paper Wasps (Polistes dominulus) New York - Trophallaxis - Male (right) being fed by female (left)

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European Paper Wasps (Polistes dominulus) New York - Trophallaxis - Male (right) being fed by female (left) - feeding regurgitated caterpillars, nectar, or water. Introduced to Boston area from central Europe in 1980's - presently occurs coast to coast in the U S A where it displaces native species - nests in open combs - primitive eusocial - wasp annual life cycle- individuals live only one year- carnivorous- feeds on caterpillars- males have curved antennae females have straight antennae

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Location: New York USA
Photo credit: © John Cancalosi / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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