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Dolichovespula maculata
Black color with light yellow spots..a wasp or hornet of some sort..
On the cherry tree in the back yard and with a huge paper nest the size of a volleyball.
This one came down after I sprayed and bit the grass blade you can still see in its mandibles.. The stinger is half out for a shot to whatever was close...
I did not see their nest until my son pointed it out.. I took care of them quick with some dielectric type of spray.. I have a 3 year old daughter who loves the yard..
I know of their type, I just had no time to research the species.
Thanks a lot.
Hi Nicholas, this is a Bald-faced hornet. Take care around the nest, as these are very aggressive and will attack repeatedly anything that invades their space.
Spotted on Aug 1, 2012
Submitted on Aug 8, 2012
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