Widow Yellowjacket - Vespula vidua

It kept returning to the same spot on the deck and thankfully wasn't aggressive.

Habitat: Deck railing; rural yard

comments (6)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Cool! Collecting nest building material? Posted one year ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks and yes. :) Posted one year ago

William Bodine

Lion

You are braver than me in getting this shot. Posted one year ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Lol, I was definitely hesitant. Posted one year ago

Alexander Hassmueller

Lion

Nice capture Christine! Posted one year ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks :) Posted one year ago

The Widow Yellowjacket

Vespula vidua is found primarily in the northeastern US. It apparently nests underground in disturbed areas, and colonies are small, with less than 400 workers.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants

Species identified by Christine Young