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is this a wasp? which species? and any way to tell if worker or queen or some other? - Dolichovespula maculata
Copyright © 2011 dougpeltz

is this a wasp? which species? and any way to tell if worker or queen or some other? - Dolichovespula maculata
Sycamore, IL, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA
November 15, 2011
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Contributed by dougpeltz on 27 November, 2011 - 9:35pm
Last updated 29 November, 2011 - 7:45am

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Moved from ID Request. Looks like a late hatched queen to me. Such queens are usually too late to find mates and overwinter properly
… Vespula Vulgaris, 29 November, 2011 - 7:45am login or register to post comments

 
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So cool. Thank you both for your time and expertise--it's very much appreciated!
… dougpeltz, 29 November, 2011 - 8:45pm login or register to post comments

Thinking Baldfaced Hornet (Dolichovespula maculata)


Others may be able to tell you more.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 27 November, 2011 - 9:40pm login or register to post comments

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