European Paper Wasp

Hymenopteran in the family Vespidae 14 mm long. Introduced to Québec. Feeds on insects.

There are 789 observations of European Paper Wasp in Québec, mostly in Montréal, Montérégie and Capitale-Nationale, and it has been reported in 13 of the 17 regions. They peak in August and September and become rare from November to April.