<i>Polistes dominulus</i> (Christ) (Hymenoptera: Vespidae: Polistinae) in British Columbia: first collection records of an invasive European paper wasp in Canada

Authors

  • Christopher J. Borkent 2396 Estevan Ave. Victoria, BC V8R 2S5
  • Robert A. Cannings Royal BC Museum 675 Belleville St. Victoria, BC V8W 9W2

References

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