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Western Yellow-jacket

Vespula pensylvanica

Description:

bright yellow and black stripes. found around honey bees.

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2 Comments

Ronald and Amissa
Ronald and Amissa 12 years ago

Yes! That's it. :]

Small Wonders
Small Wonders 12 years ago

Most likely Western Yellowjacket (Vespula pensylvanica).
Nice photo!

Ronald and Amissa
Spotted by
Ronald and Amissa

Los Angeles, California, USA

Spotted on Nov 15, 2011
Submitted on Nov 22, 2011

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