This is Dolichovespula maculata, the Bald-Faced Hornet. Despite its prevalence, this is my first direct encounter with one.
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2013-08-18
The Supermodel in the Sewer: /Dolichovespula maculata/, Bald-Faced Hornet
Setting aside for a moment the less-than-appealing staging, this is a beautiful creature.
This is Dolichovespula maculata, the Bald-Faced Hornet. Despite its prevalence, this is my first direct encounter with one.
This is Dolichovespula maculata, the Bald-Faced Hornet. Despite its prevalence, this is my first direct encounter with one.
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