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Aerial Yellowjacket

Dolichovespula arenaria

Photo by DavidFarrar
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

17-18 mm. Black with yellow markings on the head, thorox and bands on the abdomen. Wings folded longitudinally when not flying.

Habitat:

United States and Canada.

Notes:

Pollinating cholla tree (Opuntia imbricata) flower.

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PublishedJuly 31, 2011

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