Mt. Takao is considered one of the three major habitat of insects along with Minoo (Osaka prefecture) and Kibune (Kyoto prefecture) and it has long been loved by researchers of insects because of number of species and the easy access from the Metropolitan area. There are many insects first found in Mt. Takao and named after "Takao" such as Takao Shachihoko （Hiradonta takaonis Matsumura） and Takao medaka kamikiri (Stenhomalus takaosanus).
They live widely in main land Honsyu, Shikoku, Kyusyu as well as Sado Island, Tsushia Islands and Yakushima Island.
They live in plain ground, woods in the mountainous district, and green tract near the area.
They are a kind of paper wasp flying with their long rear legs dangling.
Although Parapolybia indica and Parapolybia varia are similar, the latter bee can be distinguished from the former one by black striped on the head which original breed Parapolybia indica does not have.
They are named after this fact. Early spring is the time they come out and appear to make breeding hive on the leaves and at the back of leaves of shrubs.
The body color characteristic is slightly shaded yellow and mottled pattern of pale brown.
Though thin sized and small, they are exceedingly offensive.
At the best time for their breeding season, more than 100 working bees are there at the beehive.
Thus, be sure to remember not to come closer to the beehive.
Main bait is insects such as larvae of moth.
●Length about 14 to 20 mm
●Adult Flight Season April to about October
They live in plain ground, woods in the mountainous district, and green tract near the area.
They are a kind of paper wasp flying with their long rear legs dangling.
Although Parapolybia indica and Parapolybia varia are similar, the latter bee can be distinguished from the former one by black striped on the head which original breed Parapolybia indica does not have.
They are named after this fact. Early spring is the time they come out and appear to make breeding hive on the leaves and at the back of leaves of shrubs.
The body color characteristic is slightly shaded yellow and mottled pattern of pale brown.
Though thin sized and small, they are exceedingly offensive.
At the best time for their breeding season, more than 100 working bees are there at the beehive.
Thus, be sure to remember not to come closer to the beehive.
Main bait is insects such as larvae of moth.
●Length about 14 to 20 mm
●Adult Flight Season April to about October