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Bald-Faced Hornet Nest

Dolichovespula maculata

Photo by Alex
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An abandoned nest most likely belonging to bald-faced hornets. Thats pretty much the only common species who have nests that look like that, and are found in Chicago

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Bald-faced hornet

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