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Bald-faced hornet

Dolichovespula maculata

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42.4002, -71.4633

Field Notes

Description:

Approximately 18" tall

Habitat:

Nest located behind solar panel at edge of parking lot in wildlife refuge

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
ForestDragon
Likely a Bald-faced Hornet nest. They build some impressive nests for sure! https://bugguide.net/node/view/2890

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Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture
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PublishedOctober 15, 2018

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