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Saxon Wasp

Dolichovespula saxonica

Photo by arne.roysland
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Field Notes

Description:

The wasp is similar to its yellowjacket relatives with the black and yellow stripes on its body, However, it is larger than most of its relatives.

Habitat:

Forest edge.

Notes:

Norwegian name: E⁠ngveps

Reference Links:

Saxon Wasp (Dolichovespula saxonica) · iNaturalist

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