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Unknown insect nest found between floor joists - Vespula vulgaris
Copyright © 2009 Tom Ormond

Unknown insect nest found between floor joists - Vespula vulgaris
Lake Forest Park, King County, Washington, USA
August 17, 2009
Size: 8 inches in diameter
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Contributed by Tom Ormond on 17 August, 2009 - 6:15pm
Last updated 6 September, 2009 - 6:29pm

Moved - magnificent nest!
Moved from ID Request.

Amazing - I've seen churches that weren't this elaborate!
… Abigail M. Parker, 6 September, 2009 - 6:25pm login or register to post comments

Vespula vulgaris
is the only species that occurs in Washington that builds these tan fragile nests. This one must be from last year and is completely abandoned, so it is no worry

It is a masterpiece
… Vespula vulgaris, 17 August, 2009 - 7:48pm login or register to post comments

Yellowjacket (Vespula sp.) nest
Beautiful nest.
… Charley Eiseman, 17 August, 2009 - 6:46pm login or register to post comments

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