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Bald-faced Hornet nest

Dolichovespula maculata

Description:

the size of an irregular shaped basketball

Habitat:

urban garden, maple tree beside the fragrance circle beside the rose garden along the parkway

Notes:

A tourist actually pointed this nest out to me. It was one of the largest nests I've seen. The nest has been in around all summer but the hornets never bothered anyone and no other coworkers noticed it.

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4 Comments

msaraann
msaraann a year ago

Great photos.

dandoucette
dandoucette a year ago

Thanks. You're both right. I had just uploading a spotting of Bald-faced hornets a few days ago and was reading that the females attack repeatedly when defending the nest!

Dangermouse
Dangermouse a year ago

I agree with p.young! Wouldn't like to accidentally disturb that! :/ Great shot, Dan.

p.young713
p.young713 a year ago

This is a very big nest!!

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Ontario, Canada

Lat: 43.09, Long: -79.09

Spotted on Sep 9, 2011
Submitted on Sep 10, 2011

Spotted for mission

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