Western Paper Wasp (Mischocyttarus)

The Western Paper Wasp (Mischocyttarus flavitarsis) is one of merely three or four paper wasps in genus Mischocyttarus that are set up in the United States.

The majority Mischocyttarus species are residents of tropical regions. Similar to its relatives the polistes, it is a social wasp that builds an umbrella wrought paper nest.

The picture shows its feature light abdominal color. Physically, the extended thin waist differentiates it from polistes species.

They are helpful insects. When you are creation a nest removal decision, the benefits your receive by their nesting in and around your house require to be weighed next to your family and friends' potential for getting stung by hurtful the nest residents.