Postcard : European Paper Wasps - female, laying egg Introduced to Boston area from central Europe in 1980's- presently occurs coast to coast in the U. S. A
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European Paper Wasps - female, laying egg Introduced to Boston area from central Europe in 1980's- presently occurs coast to coast in the U. S. A
CAN-2123
European Paper WASP - female, laying egg
Boston, USA
Polistes dominulus
Introduced to Boston area from central Europe in 1980's - presently occurs coast to coast in the USA where it displaces native species. Nests in open combs
Primitive eusocial wasp - annual life cycle (individuals live only one year)
John Cancalosi
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Birth Giving Birth Introduced Species Laying Eggs Reproduction Wasp Wasps At Nest
Postcards (8 pack of A6)
Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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Estimated Product Size is 15cm x 10.6cm (5.9" x 4.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Buzzing into the limelight! Meet CAN-2123, the European Paper Wasp making waves in Boston since the 1980s. This photo captures a fascinating moment as this female wasp diligently lays her eggs, continuing her species' invasion across America's coastlines. With its striking black and yellow stripes, this introduced species has become quite the celebrity in North America. But don't be fooled by their beauty - these carnivorous critters have a taste for caterpillars! Talk about a natural pest control squad. Living life on fast-forward, these social insects follow an annual cycle where individuals only survive for one year. It's all about efficiency for them! Take note of those antennae: males rock curved ones while females keep it straight and sleek. Fashionable AND functional! As they build their open comb nests with precision and teamwork, native species often find themselves displaced by these determined invaders. The struggle is real in the world of wasps! CAN-2123 reminds us that nature always finds a way to adapt and thrive, even when crossing continents. So next time you spot one of these buzzing beauties in your backyard, give them a nod for their tenacity and resilience.
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