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Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Insects (Insecta) » Ants, Bees, Wasps and Sawflies (Hymenoptera) » Aculeata - Bees, Ants, and other Stinging Wasps » Ants, Stinging Wasps, and Hornets (Vespoidea) » Yellowjackets, Paper Wasps, and Hornets; Potter, Mason and Pollen Wasps (Vespidae) » Hornets and Yellowjackets (Vespinae) » Dolichovespula » Baldfaced Hornet (Dolichovespula maculata)
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D. maculata parasitism signs - Dolichovespula maculata
Copyright © 2009 Vespula vulgaris

D. maculata parasitism signs - Dolichovespula maculata
Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA
November 1, 2009
Here is an example of the parasitism signs which accompanies the forum topic http://bugguide.net/node/view/348331
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Contributed by Vespula vulgaris on 1 November, 2009 - 8:02pm
Last updated 2 November, 2009 - 3:34pm

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Why frass?
This is a great, educational image on many levels. It shows the texture and pattern of the "paper," and it demonstrates the exit or entrance holes for parasites or scavengers.
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Alright
I was not sure if we wanted it in the guide. Thanks for saving it
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