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B&W wasp - Dolichovespula maculata
Copyright © 2009 camrpix7

B&W wasp - Dolichovespula maculata
Rome, Floyd County, Georgia, USA
August 12, 2009
Contributed by camrpix7 on 12 August, 2009 - 8:11am
Last updated 23 August, 2009 - 7:06pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Kevin Hall, 23 August, 2009 - 7:06pm

Bald- or White-faced Hornet
I see you found yours on the bird feeder as well.
Photo: http://www.smugmug.com/photos/613307446_iunPS-X3.jpg
… 5D2, 12 August, 2009 - 12:12pm

Bald-faced "hornet"
Not a true hornet, but a large yellowjacket, Dolichovespula maculata.
… Eric R. Eaton, 12 August, 2009 - 8:32am

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