Brown Paper Wasp: Aggressive Defender With Ecological Impact
Polistes major major, commonly known as the brown paper wasp, is a medium-sized social wasp known for its distinctive brown and yellow coloration. It builds small, open-celled nests in sheltered locations like eaves and plant stems. Known for its aggressive behavior, this species is often defensive of its nest and can sting repeatedly. As predators, they capture and consume insects and caterpillars as food, playing an ecological role in pest control.
