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Common Aerial Yellowjacket (Dolichovespula arenaria)
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Copyright © 2005
tom murray
Common Aerial Yellowjacket -
Dolichovespula arenaria
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Pittsburg, Coos County, New Hampshire, USA
September 12, 2005
Size: 13mm
Probably another Dolichovespula arenaria?
Images of this individual:
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Contributed by
tom murray
on 15 September, 2005 - 4:56pm
Last updated 12 November, 2005 - 3:18pm
Yes
Yes, aerial yellowjacket
Dolichovespula arenaria
. Possibly a male specimen. Compare with my photo of a
D. arenaria
male.
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Andy Wehrle
, 16 September, 2005 - 2:28pm
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I agree.
Definitely a male specimen, and it has the right pattern for D. arenaria. Nice images!
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Eric R. Eaton
, 16 September, 2005 - 3:08pm
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Thanks
for the confirmation. With some other close looking yellowjackets, it's good to get knowledgable opinions.
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tom murray
, 16 September, 2005 - 5:22pm
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