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Downy Yellowjacket - Vespula flavopilosa
Copyright © 2009 Rich Kelly

Downy Yellowjacket - Vespula flavopilosa
Stillwell Woods, Nassau County, New York, USA
June 3, 2009
Size: 20 mm +/-
Found under bark of standing dead tree in oak woods.
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Contributed by Rich Kelly on 4 June, 2009 - 9:15am
Last updated 5 June, 2009 - 4:44pm

flavopilosa
I agree this looks like a V. flavopilosa queen
… Jeremy Miller, 5 June, 2009 - 4:21pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks for confirming the ID.
Thanks for confirming the ID.
… Rich Kelly, 5 June, 2009 - 4:42pm login or register to post comments

Vespula flavopilosa
The late date at which she was still asleep makes me think that this is V. flavopilosa.
Also vulgaris is usually darker, but wait for an expert to give their opinion please
… Vespula vulgaris, 4 June, 2009 - 2:11pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks for your help.
Thanks for your help.
… Rich Kelly, 4 June, 2009 - 2:43pm login or register to post comments

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