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unknown wasp? - Dolichovespula maculata
Copyright © 2008 outdoor explorer

unknown wasp? - Dolichovespula maculata
Knox County, Ohio, USA
August 14, 2008

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unknown wasp? - Dolichovespula maculata unknown wasp? - Dolichovespula maculata
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Contributed by outdoor explorer on 14 August, 2008 - 7:14pm
Last updated 16 August, 2008 - 11:01pm

Bald-faced "hornet"
This is a worker of Dolichovespula maculata, not a true hornet (Vespa crabro is our only true hornet, and is much larger than this insect).
… Eric R. Eaton, 14 August, 2008 - 7:24pm login or register to post comments

 
a worker...
and an old one at that. 2 0f her 4 wings look slightly broken, which is a sign that she is old and getting to the end of her life.

i found a similar worker with a broken wing..
… Vespula vulgaris, 14 August, 2008 - 9:50pm login or register to post comments

 
Probably...
Probably harvesting wood. We have workers that come to our new deck addition and they seem to really like the material for nest building.
… Cassie, 14 August, 2008 - 9:42pm login or register to post comments

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