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European Paper Wasp

Polistes dominula

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇱 Chile 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (động vật)
Phylum
Arthropoda (động vật Chân khớp)
Class
Insecta (côn trùng)
Order
Hymenoptera (Bộ Cánh màng)
Family
Eumenidae
Genus
Polistes
Species
Polistes dominula (European Paper Wasp)

Names in Other Languages

German Französische Feldwespe

Similar Species in Polistes

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Paper wasp
Polistes gallicus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of European Paper Wasp?
The scientific name of European Paper Wasp is Polistes dominula. It belongs to the genus Polistes.
Where does European Paper Wasp live?
European Paper Wasp is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Sweden, United States.
What family does European Paper Wasp belong to?
European Paper Wasp (Polistes dominula) belongs to the genus Polistes, which is part of the taxonomic family Eumenidae.
What kingdom does European Paper Wasp belong to?
European Paper Wasp (Polistes dominula) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (động vật).
What are the closest relatives of European Paper Wasp?
The closest relatives of European Paper Wasp in the genus Polistes include Paper wasp.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Polistes — 2 Species

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Paper wasp
Polistes gallicus
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European Paper Wasp
Polistes dominula
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