Hornet - Dolichovespula maculata

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Hornet - Dolichovespula maculata

Deane, Letcher County, Kentucky, USA
July 8, 2013
Size: 2 cm.

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Contributed by Lisa I. on 14 January, 2014 - 7:29pm
Last updated 8 February, 2014 - 12:29pm

Moved

Moved from ID Request.

… Eric R. Eaton, 8 February, 2014 - 12:29pm

Dolichovespula maculata

This appears to be a D. maculata queen.

… Chris Ratzlaff, 19 January, 2014 - 3:34am

How can

You tell a queen from the rest.
And thank you for your help.

… Lisa I., 19 January, 2014 - 10:30am

The pale markings

The pale markings on the side of the thorax look like a queen but as I am thinking about it those markings probably vary depending on the area. Also most queens are around 3-3.5 cm. I believe I was a bit hasty in saying queen.

… Chris Ratzlaff, 19 January, 2014 - 7:15pm

Thanks

I will pay attention to that.

… Lisa I., 19 January, 2014 - 7:21pm

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