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Bald-faced Aerial Yellowjacket (Dolichovespula maculata)
Photo#100240
Copyright © 2007
Kenneth Dwain Harrelson
Bald-Faced Hornet Queen -
Dolichovespula maculata
-
Norris City, White County, Illinois, USA
March 28, 2007
Size: Approx. 1 1/8 inch long
A Bald-Faced Hornet queen.
Contributed by
Kenneth Dwain Harrelson
on 29 March, 2007 - 3:59am
Last updated 28 May, 2008 - 4:17am
Yes
This is a female (probably queen based on size) Bald-faced hornet,
Dolichovespula maculata
. ... And a very nice shot of one at that. Nice photo.
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Jason D. Roberts
, 29 March, 2007 - 7:52am