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Bald Faced Hornet

Dolichovespula maculata

Photo by Mel Carroll
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Notes:

I thought these were hornets, but read they were carnivores? Have to look this one up.

Species ID Suggestions

Bald-faced Hornet

Dolichovespula maculata

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Comments (3)
ForestDragon
Glad to help, Mel. Your photos were good for identifying since you have one of the side and one of the back (mostly). It made it an easy search!
ForestDragon
You were correct. This is a Hornet. They feed on nectar, fruit and insects.

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