Bald faced hornets
Dolichovespula maculata
Description:
Bee nest. About the size of a soccer ball.
Notes:
Not getting close to get a positive ID on the species. Many bees flying in and out constantly.
Westford, Massachusetts, USA
Spotted on Aug 4, 2012
Submitted on Aug 5, 2012
2 Comments
I think it's some species of paper wasp's nest. Smart not to get too close!
Wow!