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Bald-faced Hornet nests (Dolichovespula maculata) Delicate pieces of wasp nests which had fallen from treetops in a dense mixed hardwood/coniferous forest in NW Georgia (Gordon County), US. <br /> <br /> These nests can be differentiated from other wasp nests as Dolichovespula maculata is the only species which builds an entrance tube. <br /> <br /> EDIT: EDIT:<br /> I recently learned that these are actually aborted &quot;queen nests.&quot; These are a result of queens being predated or meeting an untimely death.These tattered nests were likely destroyed in their early stages via predation.<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/60026/bald-faced_hornet_nests_dolichovespula_maculata.html" title="Bald-faced Hornet nests (Dolichovespula maculata)"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3231/60026_thumb.JPG?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=OXylTySTBV2Kgz8UuFgVx%2BO690Y%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Bald-faced Hornet nests (Dolichovespula maculata) Delicate pieces of wasp nests which had fallen from treetops in a dense mixed hardwood/coniferous forest in NW Georgia (Gordon County), US. These nests can be differentiated from other wasp nests as Dolichovespula maculata is the only species which builds an entrance tube. <br /> <br /> EDIT:<br /> I recently learned that these are actually aborted &quot;queen nests.&quot; These are a result of queens being predated or meeting an untimely death. These tattered nests were likely destroyed in their early stages via predation.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/60025/bald-faced_hornet_nests_dolichovespula_maculata.html Bald-faced hornet,Dolichovespula maculata,Geotagged,Spring,United States" /></a></figure> Bald-faced hornet,Dolichovespula maculata,Geotagged,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Bald-faced Hornet nests (Dolichovespula maculata)

Delicate pieces of wasp nests which had fallen from treetops in a dense mixed hardwood/coniferous forest in NW Georgia (Gordon County), US.

These nests can be differentiated from other wasp nests as Dolichovespula maculata is the only species which builds an entrance tube.

EDIT: EDIT:
I recently learned that these are actually aborted "queen nests." These are a result of queens being predated or meeting an untimely death.These tattered nests were likely destroyed in their early stages via predation.

Bald-faced Hornet nests (Dolichovespula maculata) Delicate pieces of wasp nests which had fallen from treetops in a dense mixed hardwood/coniferous forest in NW Georgia (Gordon County), US. These nests can be differentiated from other wasp nests as Dolichovespula maculata is the only species which builds an entrance tube. <br /> <br /> EDIT:<br /> I recently learned that these are actually aborted "queen nests." These are a result of queens being predated or meeting an untimely death. These tattered nests were likely destroyed in their early stages via predation.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/60025/bald-faced_hornet_nests_dolichovespula_maculata.html Bald-faced hornet,Dolichovespula maculata,Geotagged,Spring,United States

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    "These nests can be differentiated from other wasp nests as Dolichovespula maculata is the only species which builds an entrance tube"

    Now there's an attention to detail that I love about your posts!     Posted 7 years ago
    1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
      Flown Kimmerling
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      Thank you! Posted 7 years ago

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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 Flown Kimmerling
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Uploaded May 15, 2018. Captured May 10, 2018 01:02 in 344 Carters Overlook Dr, Ranger, GA 30734, USA.
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  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/4.5
  • 1/200s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm