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Bald-faced Hornet Nest

Dolichovespula maculata

Photo by mommyjulz
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Field Notes

Description:

Is this a paper wasp nest?

Species ID Suggestions

Bald-faced Hornet Nest

Dolichovespula maculata

Reference Link
ceherzog
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Comments (8)
Gilma Jeannette Ospino Ferreira-Norman
That nest looks just like the one in the ceherzog, ID, Bald-faced Hornet Nest, Dolichovespula maculata. I was a little confused at first because it looks as if the nest was in the ground, but now that you clarify that it was hanging I believe ceherzog is right.
mommyjulz
I tried to enlarge one of the pictures so you could see the wasps. Sorry the picture isn't better. I appreciate everyone's input & assistance!!
mommyjulz
It's about 10"x12". I'll try to get better pictures tomorrow.
Kyle A
Nice spot. How big was it? Also, this is a good candidate for the Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture mission. It can be found in the link provided. http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8082378
mommyjulz
This was in a bush about 5ft off the ground.
ceherzog
I'm not really sure about this ID, please see if others confirm. Was it on the ground or in a tree?

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Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture
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PublishedAugust 19, 2013

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