 "P. dominula" is a less attractive prey for birds mainly due to its aposematic coloration and the relatively strong attachment of the comb to the substrate – typically tree branches or man-made structures.Unlike "P. fuscatus", which is colored brown with a few faint, thin, yellow stripes, "P. dominula" is colored bright yellow with alternating black, similar to the warning coloration of "Vespula germanica", a common and aggressive yellowjacket.In addition to their alerting coloration, "P. dominula" comb strength also contributes to their higher chance of survival.