Insects and Spiders - native

Bald-faced Hornet (Dolichovespula maculata) on Oct 3, 2022

Submitter has sample

Description of specimen

Bald face hornet

Commentary

Thank you for your report! That is our native Bald-faced hornet. They can be aggressive if their nest is disturbed, so take care.

Tom Valente
Oct. 3, 2022, 5:10 p.m.

Resources

Bald-faced Hornet information on iNaturalist

Location

Bend

Expert Reviewer

Tom Valente
Oregon Department of Agriculture

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