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western yellowjacket nest - Dolichovespula arenaria
Copyright © 2009 Lynette Schimming

western yellowjacket nest - Dolichovespula arenaria
Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington, USA
June 6, 2009
The one thing that I fear, coming across a yellowjacket nest. Luckily I saw this one from about 15 feet and backed away.
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Contributed by Lynette Schimming on 6 June, 2009 - 9:57pm
Last updated 6 June, 2009 - 10:58pm

Moved
Moved from Western Yellowjacket.
… Lynette Schimming, 6 June, 2009 - 10:58pm login or register to post comments

Above ground nest?
Either you have a real anomaly here, or this is the nest of aerial yellowjackets. Western yellowjackets nest underground.
… Eric R. Eaton, 6 June, 2009 - 10:40pm login or register to post comments

 
Oops
I'm sure you're right, thanks for the correction.
… Lynette Schimming, 6 June, 2009 - 10:59pm login or register to post comments

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