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Bald-faced Hornet nest

Dolichovespula maculata

Photo by intrinsic3141
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Field Notes

Description:

Seemed fairly inactive. One insect flew in as I inspected it.

Species ID Suggestions

Bald-faced Hornet nest

Dolichovespula maculata

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ForestDragon
In your third image I can see one of the Hornets which helped me figure out which wasp made this impressive structure. It's getting a bit cold for them so I imagine they will not be as active.

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Pollinating Insects of the World
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Wildlife of Northeastern USA
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PublishedOctober 24, 2013

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