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ENORMOUS BALD-FACED
Copyright © 2007 Terry Prouty

ENORMOUS BALD-FACED "HORNET" NEST - Dolichovespula maculata
South Carolina, USA
Size: 3 feet (36 inches) tall!!
Here is a MONSTER D. maculata nest from my own personal collection.

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Contributed by Terry Prouty on 29 May, 2007 - 2:03pm
Last updated 18 September, 2012 - 9:03pm

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