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VENOMOUS!
Whilst capable of
delivering painful
stings, Yellow Paper
Wasp stings are not
usually lethal, yet can
cause localized pain,
redness, and swelling.
However, in individuals
with allergies, a sting
can lead to more severe
reactions, including
anaphylaxis, which can
be life-threatening. In
the Indian subcontinent,
Polistes olivaceus is
colloquially known as
Sindhi Wasp and its
venomous Hymenoptera sting is
purportedly responsible
for a number of deaths
each year. |
