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Bald-faced Hornet (Overwintering Queen) - Dolichovespula maculata This little lady will be spending her winter in this hole, which was nicely positioned under a log.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Mixed forest Bald-faced hornet,Dolichovespula,Dolichovespula maculata,Fall,Geotagged,United States,hornet,hornet queen,overwintering queen Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Bald-faced Hornet (Overwintering Queen) - Dolichovespula maculata

This little lady will be spending her winter in this hole, which was nicely positioned under a log.

Habitat: Mixed forest

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The Bald-faced hornet

"Dolichovespula maculata" is a North American wasp commonly called the bald-faced hornet, bald hornet, white-faced hornet, white-tailed hornet, blackjacket or bull wasp. Its well-known features include its hanging paper nests and the females' habit of defending them with repeated stings.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Nov 4, 2021. Captured Nov 4, 2021 15:20 in 281 Main St S, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.