SBBG Lompoc SWP Floral Visitor Guide
A guide of all the insects we have seen visiting plants or seen in the area. 2020-2022 updated.
Common Aerial Yellowjacket
Dolichovespula arenaria, also known as the common aerial yellowjacket, sandhills hornet, and common yellow hornet, is a species of wasps within the Dolichovespula genus widely distributed in the North American continent.
Western Yellowjacket
The western yellowjacket (Vespula pensylvanica) is a Nearctic species of wasp in the genus Vespula. It is native to regions of North America, largely in areas with northern temperate climates. Its reproductive behavior is constrained by cold weather, which successfully reduces the number of western yellowjackets in cold months. However, in the absence of cold weather, ...more ↓
