Synoeca virginea

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Synoeca is a genus of eusocial paper wasps found in the tropical forests of the Americas. Commonly known as warrior wasps or drumming wasps, they are known for their aggressive behavior, a threat display consisting of multiple insects guarding a nest beating their wings in a synchronized fashion, and an extremely painful sting (rating at the highest level of 4 in the Schmidt sting pain index). The sting is barbed and if used often kills the wasp, which may be the reason why such a striking defensive display is used.

Synoeca es un género de avispas sociales en la subfamilia Polistinae de la familia Vespidae. Comúnmente son conocidos como avispas armadillo, avispas guerreras, marimbondo-tatu o avispas cubo. Distribución Este género está en la región Neotropical de las Américas.