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Bald-faced Hornet

Dolichovespula maculata

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

Very large wasp nest

Habitat:

On a large tree near an apple orchard

Reference Links:

Species Dolichovespula maculata - Bald-faced Hornet - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
maplemoth662
Photo No. 1 : is a beautiful photo....a beautiful nest, with a beautiful design on the outside....
Christine Y.
Looks like a bald-faced hornet nest (Dolichovespula maculata).

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PublishedFebruary 11, 2018

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