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Western yellowjacket

Vespula pensylvanica

Description:

Vespula pensylvanica is found in the western half of North America. Distinctive black and yellow markings. The continuous yellow eye loop differentiates it from V. germanica.

Habitat:

Spotted foraging on a bull thistle plant in a farm field.

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Brian38
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Brian38

Seattle, Washington, United States

Spotted on Jul 1, 2021
Submitted on Jul 4, 2021

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