The Central American Paper Wasp (Apoica pallens) is a nocturnal eusocial wasp (family Vespidae). It is famous for its swarm based emigration behavior, and is native to the lowlands of central and northern South America. This species has developed special night vision adaptations to facilitate their night-time swarming and forging behavior and has important medicinal properties for the Pankarare ́ people of Brazil.