Paper Wasp

Paper Wasp (Polistes Humilis)

Life Cycle

• Longer and thinner than bees and European Wasps. Approximately 15-25 mm in length.
• Black abdomen with bright yellow stripes.
• Flies with legs hanging down.
• Seen above ground hanging in pergolas and eaves, or under fence caps.
• Nests are typically golf ball size or slightly larger.
• Can sting multiple times without dying.
• Generally not aggressive, unless nest is disturbed (upon which it will attack).
• Adults feed on plant nectar, but will catch caterpillars to feed to larvae.