<i>Polybia dimidiata</i> (IMAGE)

University of Washington

<i>Polybia dimidiata</i>

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This two-foot tall nest found in Yasuni National Park in Ecuador probably housed thousands of adult wasps in the Polybia dimidiata species. The nest was made of tough, water-resistant paper.

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Sean O’Donnell, University of Washington.

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