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Bald-faced hornet

Dolichovespula maculaya

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35.1775, -80.8487

Field Notes

Description:

Distinct white markings

Habitat:

Urban Schoolyard

Notes:

Found near large grey paper nest in Japanese Maple tree, Caught in a bug box, not really a 'true' hornet more, yellowjacket spotted by AJ Shilling

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PublishedSeptember 3, 2015

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