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V. Maculifrons? - Vespula flavopilosa - male
Copyright © 2007 Jon M. Yuschock

V. Maculifrons? - Vespula flavopilosa - Male
Elysburg, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
October 15, 2007
Initially thought this was Maculifrons, but after looking at the length of the abdomen and the markings, I'm not sure. Could this be a queen?
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Contributed by Jon M. Yuschock on 24 October, 2007 - 8:05pm
Last updated 23 May, 2008 - 3:42pm

A male...
and its not maculifrons.... i think it might be the downy yellowjacket, vespula flavopilosa
… Vespula vulgaris, 24 October, 2007 - 8:31pm login or register to post comments

 
This is the Downy Yellowjacket
Vespula flavopilosa. Some V. vulgaris males can have just the same color pattern, but then head an thorax are distinctly hairier.
… Richard Vernier, 25 October, 2007 - 4:01am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks
for the confirmation, Richard. This is the first I have photographed in my area!
… Jon M. Yuschock, 25 October, 2007 - 7:59pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks
I had a feeling it was not Maculifrons. I did give the Downy some thought but couldn't determine if that was right either. If it is the downy, it is the first one I have photographed.
… Jon M. Yuschock, 24 October, 2007 - 9:19pm login or register to post comments

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