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Lesser Banded Hornet

Vespa affinis

Photo by VivBraznell
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Field Notes

Description:

This hornet is feeding on what appears to be a dead reptile? Could'nt get to close when photographing for obvious reasons but these look like scales and in the last image the eyes are quite visible. There's a fly waiting for an opportunity to share whatever it is.

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Species ID Suggestions

lesser banded hornet

Vespa affinis

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Comments (4)
VivBraznell
Thank you for the correction folicallychalled .. much appreciated
folicallychalled
Velutina is incorrect. The patterns are quite different. Check out vespa affinis. Notice how the color of the second abdomen band extends into the first segment, this is a sure sign. Dave

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PublishedMay 14, 2013

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