Wasp Nest in Gallery Forest

Side view of a wasp nest hanging from tree trunk in gallery forest of tributary to Tebicuary river. The stem-like structure attaching it to the trunk is part of the nest. Diameter approximately 40 cm. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W. (Portion of text from: Guyra Paraguay 2004, Annotated Checklist of the Birds of Paraguay, Paraguay.)