Mischocyttarus mexicanus cubicola (Paper Wasp).
 
 
 
Photo: 07/21/11, 1 pm.


A 'paper wasp' interacting with another neighbor in my yard. This wasp is Mischocyttarus mexicanus cubicola. It is a close relative of the wasps in the Polistes genus. 
 
 
bug guide (this photo):
http://bugguide.net/node/view/549560