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Vespula atropilosa? - Vespula vidua - female
Copyright © 2018 Chad Heins

Vespula atropilosa? - Vespula vidua - Female
Minnesota Valley NWR--Anderson Plot of Rapids Lake Unit, Carver County, Minnesota, USA
June 22, 2018

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Vespula atropilosa? - Vespula vidua - female Vespula atropilosa? - Vespula vidua - female
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Contributed by Chad Heins on 23 June, 2018 - 6:03pm
Last updated 24 June, 2018 - 12:17am

Moved
Moved from Hornets and Yellowjackets.
… Ben Coulter, 24 June, 2018 - 12:17am login or register to post comments

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Female
The second abdominal segment has no yellow spots. This looks like a female Vespula vidua. (eastern) Hold on for an expert.
… Bob Biagi, 23 June, 2018 - 11:55pm login or register to post comments

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