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Nov 4, 2013 08:31:03 #
Anyone know what this monster is? A wasp, surely, but what kind? About 4 cm.
Dangerous
Nov 4, 2013 09:37:54 #
I think it's a "yellow jacket" and yes, they can get nasty, particularly in autumn :) Nice, clear shot you got!
From Wikipedia: Yellow jacket is the common name in North America for predatory wasps of the genera Vespula and Dolichovespula. Members of these genera are known simply as "wasps" in other English-speaking countries. Most of these are black and yellow; some are black and white like the bald-faced hornet, Dolichovespula maculata. Others may have the abdomen background color red instead of black. They can be identified by their distinctive markings, their occurrence only in colonies, and a characteristic, rapid, side to side flight pattern prior to landing. All females are capable of stinging. Despite having drawn the loathing of humans, yellow jackets are in fact important predators of pest insects.
From Wikipedia: Yellow jacket is the common name in North America for predatory wasps of the genera Vespula and Dolichovespula. Members of these genera are known simply as "wasps" in other English-speaking countries. Most of these are black and yellow; some are black and white like the bald-faced hornet, Dolichovespula maculata. Others may have the abdomen background color red instead of black. They can be identified by their distinctive markings, their occurrence only in colonies, and a characteristic, rapid, side to side flight pattern prior to landing. All females are capable of stinging. Despite having drawn the loathing of humans, yellow jackets are in fact important predators of pest insects.
Nov 4, 2013 10:17:52 #
4cm. Hey that's just over an inch and a half long! That is one big wasp, not a normal Yellow Jacket. Where did you see it?
Maybe one of these is it at this link.
http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/misc/wasps/scoliid_wasps.htm
Or maybe a European hornet.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_hornet
Maybe one of these is it at this link.
http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/misc/wasps/scoliid_wasps.htm
Or maybe a European hornet.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_hornet
Nov 4, 2013 11:31:25 #
Glen H wrote:
Thanks! Doesn't look quite like those but does resemble the Giant Asian Hornet. It's a beast!Maybe one of these is it at this link.
http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/misc/wasps/scoliid_wasps.htm
Or maybe a European hornet.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_hornet
http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/misc/wasps/scoliid_wasps.htm
Or maybe a European hornet.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_hornet
Nov 4, 2013 12:04:58 #
Nov 4, 2013 12:11:06 #
Glen H wrote:
On a bush in my neighbor's front yard here in northern Westchester County, NY.Where did you see it?
Nov 4, 2013 12:12:12 #
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Nov 4, 2013 12:19:17 #
Glen H wrote:
That's it! Thanks! This one was not aggressive at all.have a look at this. Cicada Killer Wasp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphecius_speciosus
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphecius_speciosus
Nov 5, 2013 06:22:03 #
phlash46 wrote:
Thanks! Doesn't look quite like those but does resemble the Giant Asian Hornet. It's a beast!
It is a cicada killer. The are not aggressive but does pack a big stinger. I would hate to get stung by one.
Nov 5, 2013 07:07:56 #
RetiredPhotog wrote:
It is a cicada killer. The are not aggressive but does pack a big stinger. I would hate to get stung by one.
So it is! Thanks!
Nov 5, 2013 08:09:28 #
Glen H wrote:
Where did you see it?
This looks more like it. cicada killer wasp
This looks more like it. cicada killer wasp
Looks like that to me too.
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Nov 5, 2013 12:16:07 #
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