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| Polistes gallicus Linnaeus, 1761 Main synonym = Polistes foederata Kohl, 1898 |
| Taxonomical Classification: Animalia / Arthropoda / Insecta / Hymenoptera / Vespidae |
 Large Paper Wasp  Żunżana tax-xehda kbira |
| Further Information: Constructs a relatively large nest out of masticated plant fibres. Adults are often seen feeding on flowers or searching for soft-bodied arthropods which are fed to nest-bound larvae. 14-17mm. Common. |
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