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Baldfaced Hornet - Dolichovespula maculata - female
Copyright © 2008 J>N>Dell

Baldfaced Hornet - Dolichovespula maculata - Female
South Georgia, Ware County, Georgia, USA
March 20, 2008
Gathering wood fibers on a cypress fence post for nest building.
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Contributed by J>N>Dell on 10 April, 2008 - 5:19pm
Last updated 27 April, 2008 - 7:55am

good photo
which shows the thick white patches on the shoulders that are typical of queens.
… vespula vulgaris, 26 April, 2008 - 9:47pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks Vespula. Cypress seems
Thanks Vespula. Cypress seems to be a favorite of theirs and Carpenter Bees too.It does look to be a queen.
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