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Dolichovespula arenaria
Common Aerial Yellowjackets usually build aerial nests in trees or shrubs, a habit shared with true hornets, but on occasion have been found to nest under ground, common to Vespula species. Nests are built with chewed plant fibers & weathered wood. They forage for live prey including grasshoppers, spittlebug adults, leafhoppers, caterpillars, tree crickets, flies and spiders. These insects are chewed and fed to their young.
Northeastern - northwestern North America. Woodland areas.
Observed on American Holly (Ilex opaca).
Spotted on Apr 19, 2012
Submitted on Apr 26, 2012
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Thank you harsuame!
Grandioso!!