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Australian paper wasp nest (1st of 2)

Australian paper wasp nest

Australian paper wasps build small nests under overhanging leaves, or the eaves of roofs. The nests may have up to 200 cells.

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Department of Conservation
Reference: 10046045
Photograph by Dick Veitch

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John Early. 'Wasps and bees', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 20-Oct-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/wasps-and-bees/3/5/1