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Bald faced hornet nest

Dolichovespula maculata

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Field Notes

Description:

Large insect nest - not quite a paper wasp nest, but similar - hanging high up a tall tree far out on a limb. Appreciate any better ideas!

Habitat:

Woods of southeastern Pennsylvania USA

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)

Thanks. I have a spotting of them too. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7199025
Thank you dandoucette! I do. Here's another link with good info: http://bugguide.net/node/view/2890
Do you think it might be a Bald-faced Hornet nest? http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7226768
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PublishedOctober 3, 2011

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