Insects and Spiders - non-native

European Paper Wasp (Polistes dominula) on Jan 22, 2025

Submitter has sample

Description of specimen

Wasp

Commentary

Thank you for your report! Yes, that looks like European paper wasp. The species is already well-established in North America.

Tom Valente
Jan. 23, 2025, 1:02 a.m.

Location

Found on floor inside of Clackamas Community College. I assume it came from outside which is a large campus with a lot of grass and trees and gardens.

Expert Reviewer

Tom Valente
Oregon Department of Agriculture

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