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paper wasp

/ˈpeɪpər wɒsp/

Tradução: Tipo de vespa que constrói seu ninho com fibras de madeira mastigadas misturadas com saliva, criando um material semelhante a papel. Esses ninhos costumam ter forma de guarda-chuva e ficam sob beirais ou em locais protegidos.

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/ˈpeɪpər wɒsp/C1formalscientific
  • ptTipo de vespa que constrói seu ninho com fibras de madeira mastigadas misturadas com saliva, criando um material semelhante a papel. Esses ninhos costumam ter forma de guarda-chuva e ficam sob beirais ou em locais protegidos.

A type of wasp that builds its nest from chewed wood fibers mixed with saliva, creating a paper-like material. These nests are often umbrella-shaped and found under eaves or in sheltered areas.

  1. Type of waspB2formal

    A type of social wasp that builds its nest from a paper-like material made by chewing wood fibers mixed with saliva.

    ptVespa-papel

    • A paper wasp built its nest under the eaves of the house.
    • Paper wasps are generally less aggressive than yellow jackets.
    • The paper wasp's nest has a distinctive umbrella-like shape.