European paper wasp — size comparison

The European paper wasp chooses warm open country, gardens and buildings. It builds exposed paper combs in sheltered places, where young develop. Adults use liq

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Length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

European paper wasp

Polistes dominula

13,5 mmAdult worker
Body length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełMeasurement: side

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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European paper waspBody length13.5 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
European paper wasp — size comparison — facts and sources

The European paper wasp chooses warm open country, gardens and buildings. It builds exposed paper combs in sheltered places, where young develop.

Adults use liquid food and capture small animals for larvae. The colony season begins with spring nest foundation and leads to new reproductive individuals.

Measurement sources