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Common Aerial Yellowjacket - Dolichovespula arenaria - male
Copyright © 2005 tom murray

Common Aerial Yellowjacket - Dolichovespula arenaria - Male
Pittsburg, Coos County, New Hampshire, USA
September 12, 2005
Size: 13mm
Probably another Dolichovespula arenaria?

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Common Aerial Yellowjacket - Dolichovespula arenaria - male Aerial Yellowjacket? - Dolichovespula arenaria Aerial Yellowjacket? - Dolichovespula arenaria
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.
… Andy Wehrle, 16 September, 2005 - 2:28pm

 
I agree.
Definitely a male specimen, and it has the right pattern for D. arenaria. Nice images!
… Eric R. Eaton, 16 September, 2005 - 3:08pm

 
Thanks
for the confirmation. With some other close looking yellowjackets, it's good to get knowledgable opinions.
… tom murray, 16 September, 2005 - 5:22pm

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