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A common wasp

Close up photo of a common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) on a tree.

Insects have paired antennae so they can smell in stereo. They can detect the smallest of concentrations of scent. Pictured is the common wasp (Vespula vulgaris).

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Rights: Pete McGregor, CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0
Published: 26 April 2019Size: 371 KB
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