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Animal India - Yellow Paper-wasp - Polistes Olivaceus

Yellow paper-wasp (Polistes olivaceus) or Tattaiyas is known for its intriguingly vivid yellow coloration, an uncommon characteristic among wasp species. Their unique thermal regulatory system allows them to thrive in varying climates. Yellow paper wasps contribute significantly to the ecosystem through their role as pollinators and as prey on certain insect pests. Moreover, their complex social structures showcase some of the animal kingdom's most fascinating manifestations of cooperative behavior. They are about 18 to 25mm long wasps that gather fibers from dead wood and plant stems, which they mix with saliva, and use to construct water-resistant nests made of gray or brown papery material. Paper wasps are also sometimes called umbrella wasps, due to the distinctive design of their nests. The Yellow paper-wasp bites humans actively and has special defensive behaviors that can trigger toxic reactions or allergic reactions. If there are serious reactions, seek immediate medical attention. This photo was taken at Tehatta, West Bengal; India on 28/10/2023. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#10712776
Date Taken	28 October 2023
Location	N/A
Photographer	Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2025 NurPhoto - Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto

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NurPhoto General news October 28 2023 28th October 2023 India Wildlife Yellow paper-wasp Polistes olivaceus Tattaiyas vivid yellow coloration unique thermal regulatory system varying climates ecosystem contribution pollinators prey on insect pests complex social structures cooperative behavior 18 to 25mm long wasps gather fibers dead wood plant stems saliva water-resistant nests gray or brown papery material umbrella wasps distinctive nest design bites humans defensive behaviors toxic reactions allergic reactions immediate medical attention Tehatta West Bengal India 28/10/2023 Soumyabrata Roy NurPhoto.

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