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Dolichovespula maculata
I thought these were hornets, but read they were carnivores? Have to look this one up.
Glad to help, Mel. Your photos were good for identifying since you have one of the side and one of the back (mostly). It made it an easy search!
You were correct. This is a Hornet. They feed on nectar, fruit and insects.