Photo 22490, (c) Bob Dodge, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Bob Dodge

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What

Western Yellowjacket (Vespula pensylvanica)

Observer

bob-dodge

Date

February 3, 2011

Description

This wingless yellowjacket was under the bark of a downed oak tree. I believe it is an overwintering queen. Either the Vespula group or Dolichovespula arenaria. As I look closer the wings are folded down and under the body. I needed the original photo to spot them.

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