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Dolichovespula maculata
Dolichovespula maculata is a large yellowjacket species (member of family Vespulidae), distinguished from other yellowjackets by its black and white markings. The hairy body indicates that this individual is a worker (queens are hairless).
Discovered in the kitchen of my urban home. Common in the Vancouver metropolitan area.
We often see workers in and around our compost bins.
Synonym: Vespula maculata
Spotted on Aug 8, 2017
Submitted on Aug 8, 2017
3 Comments
Nice shots of a handsome hornet !
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Good series.