Downy Yellowjacket
Vespula flavopilosa
42.9634, -85.6681
Field Notes
Description:
Also called Transition or Hybrid Yellowjacket because it is a newly identified species and is thought to be a cross between the Eastern & German Yellowjacket. It is distinguished by the thick yellow hairs on the thorax and abdomen.
Yellowjackets are beneficial insects that feed their young many different soft-bodied insect pests, particularly caterpillars and harmful flies. Adult Yellowjackets are light pollinators and are often seen feeding on flowers.
Habitat:
Northeast U.S. & Ontario. Nests are subterranean & adults can be found anywhere where there is a food source.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedNovember 21, 2011
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