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Which wasp is this, please? - Dolichovespula maculata
Copyright © 2007 Thomas Wilson of Armistead Gardens in Baltimore City

Which wasp is this, please? - Dolichovespula maculata
My back garden, Baltimore City County, Maryland, USA
June 19, 2007

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Which wasp is this, please? - Dolichovespula maculata Which wasp is this, please? - Dolichovespula maculata
Contributed by Thomas Wilson of Armistead Gardens in Baltimore City on 20 June, 2007 - 9:55am
Last updated 4 May, 2008 - 7:51am

Great shot.
Great image demonstrating what effective fly control agents the bald-faced hornets are! Scavenging picnics is for wimpy yellowjacket species:-)
… Eric R. Eaton, 20 June, 2007 - 1:51pm

Dolichovespula maculata
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… John S. Ascher, 20 June, 2007 - 10:42am

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