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"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.

Species identified by Lychee
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By Lychee

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Uploaded Sep 11, 2014. Captured Sep 9, 2014 02:57 in 682-698 U.S. 1, York, ME 03909, USA.
  • COOLPIX P500
  • f/5.3
  • 10/2500s
  • ISO160
  • 50.8mm