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Posted: **Mon May 08, 2023 8:15 am**

Hi

would it be possible to identify the exact species of a potter wasp by looking at the shape of its nest? For example, here is a picture of a nest taken in southern Austria:

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Thank you all in advance!

Posted: **Tue May 09, 2023 3:02 am**

I'd assume so. You're going to need a guide book. Less "popular" insects can be difficult to find literature for, you'd probably be lucky to find a book
about European wasps, although maybe someone has a database on social media.

Posted: **Tue May 09, 2023 6:23 am**

Thank you! I'll start searching for a guide book then

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