Polistes Metricus or Polistes Parametricus

I had to do some research to figure out what kind of wasp this was and what it was carrying. Here is what I found: This is a paper wasp (Polistes Metricus or Polistes Parametricus) and she is carrying a caterpillar "meatball" that will feed the larvae in the nest. Caterpillars are one of their favorite meals. The paper wasp slices and chops it into a soft ball using its jaws. The caterpillar ball is then carried back to the nest where hungry larvae await. A diet rich in fresh caterpillar meat, which is high in protein, helps the young wasps grow quickly.

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