Paper Wasp

Mischocyttarus mexicanus mexicanus (de Saussure 1854). Found at Resaca De La Palma State Park in far southern Texas. Cameron County, Texas, USA.

 

The queen, I believe.

 

Nest was found hanging from tree branch, right about here - N 25.99218 W 97.56521

 

Per bugguide, in the US this subspecies is restricted to southern Texas.

 

Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.

Done