Insects and Spiders - native

Bald-faced Hornet (Dolichovespula maculata) on Aug 19, 2022

Originally reported as Northern Giant Hornet (Vespa mandarinia)

Submitter has sample

Description of specimen

Great big hornet

Commentary

None

Resources

Bald-faced Hornet information on iNaturalist

Location

Inside of my kitchen window. It had come into my house through an open door or window

Expert Reviewer

Josh Vlach
Oregon Department of Agriculture

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