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Kildale

British Columbia
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Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 4:16 am   Post subject: Paper wasp.


This is a western paper wasp, Mischocyttarus flavitarsis. Taken in the garden today.


Mischocyttarus flavitarsis ( photo / image / picture from Kildale's Garden )




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Droopy


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Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:27 am   Post subject:


A very elegant insect. I'm amazed that they stay together, they look like they're ready to fall apart any minute.


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Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 10:30 am   Post subject:


I'm not overly keen on wasps but must admit that your photograph shows the paper wasp up beautifully.


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