Social or paper-nest wasps (Vespidae, Polistinae & Vespinae)

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Social or paper-nest wasps (Vespidae, Polistinae & Vespinae)

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Discussion

DiBickers wrote:

31 May 2025

Without a clear view of the wing tips I can’t really tell if this is Polistes humilis ssp. synoecus or Polistes stigma.

Polistes sp. (genus)

DiBickers wrote:

31 May 2025

@Hejor1 tricky one, at first glance I think the colouration looks similar to Polistes humilis, however the definition and placement of the black marking near the wing tip would indicate this is likely to be Polistes stigma. Given your location, I’m going to Verify it as the latter, but happy to be corrected.

Polistes stigma

DiBickers wrote:

15 May 2025

Polistes humilis ssp. humilis

Polistes (Polistella) humilis

DiBickers wrote:

5 May 2025

@PaperbarkNativeBees happy to help😊

Polistes (Polistella) humilis

PaperbarkNativeBees wrote:

5 May 2025

Thanks for the ID @DiBickers , really appreciate it.