Insects at Gateway National Recreation Area
A list insects found within the boundary of Gateway National Recreation Area
This list is a work in progress. We will continue to update over time.
European Paper Wasp
The European paper wasp (Polistes dominula often misspelled as dominulus) is one of the more common and well-known species of social wasps in Europe. Polistes dominula is often referred to as the European Paper Wasp because of its native distribution and its nests, which are constructed from paper and saliva. Its diet is more versatile than that of most Polistes ...more ↓
