Bald-faced Hornet (Queen) - Dolichovespula maculata

Habitat: Sitting on a rotting conifer log; coniferous forest. She looked like she had recently emerged from her overwintering spot.

comments (6)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Quality shot! Posted 2 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thanks! Posted 2 years ago

Calbost Niel

Lion

Great capture Christine Posted 2 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Niel :) Posted 2 years ago

William Bodine

Lion

Must have been early morning with the dew. Nice! Posted 2 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  It was actually mid-day, but it was a bit cool. I think she had recently emerged from overwintering because she was barely moving and looked "sleepy". Posted 2 years ago

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