Paper Wasp
Polistes
Insects and ArachnidsConservation: Varies by species
Paper wasps are slender wasps with long dangling legs that build open, umbrella-shaped paper nests under eaves. They hunt caterpillars for their young and sting if their nest is disturbed.
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