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Insects
Black wasp with a white face, building a grey football-shaped paper nest.
Field facts
HabitatTrees, shrubs, building eaves
RangeStatewide
When to lookMay to October
StatusSecure (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesYellowjackets, European Hornet
Field note: The nest is made from chewed wood pulp, which is genuine paper.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Give aerial nests a wide berth; they defend at several metres.
Stings repeatedly and aggressively near the nest.
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