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Fletcher Wildlife Garden | profile | all galleries >> Bees, wasps, ants and sawflies (Hymenoptera) of the FWG (19 galleries) >> Bald-faced hornets (Family: Vespidae, Subfamily: Vespinae, Species: Dolichovespula maculata) tree view | thumbnails | slideshow

Bald-faced hornets (Family: Vespidae, Subfamily: Vespinae, Species: Dolichovespula maculata)

This species is known for its conspicuous and large paper nest which hangs from shrubs and trees. Bald-faced hornets can be aggressive if their nest is attacked, or if someone passes too close to the structure, but on the whole, they leave us alone if we leave them alone.

For a full list of all insects found at the FWG, please see Insects of the FWG

Bald-faced hornet (Dolichovespula maculata)
Bald-faced hornet (Dolichovespula maculata)		 Bald-faced hornet nest (Dolichovespula maculata)
Bald-faced hornet nest (Dolichovespula maculata)		 Bald-faced hornet (Dolichovespula maculata)
Bald-faced hornet (Dolichovespula maculata)
Bald-faced hornet (Dolichovespula maculata)
Bald-faced hornet (Dolichovespula maculata)		 Bald faced hornet nest
Bald faced hornet nest

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