common aerial yellowjacket

Dolichovespula arenaria

Member of vespoid wasps (superfamily Vespoidea)
wasps
insects (class Insecta)
hexapods (subphylum Hexapoda)
arthropods (phylum Arthropoda)
animals (kingdom Animalia)

Caution: There may be other wild species of this genus not yet included in this guide.

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• medially interrupted or incised apical fasciae of terga 1 and 2
• black markings in the ocular sinus

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Chris’s observations: 2 (1 is research grade)

Locations:

• Henry Cowell Redwoods SP - Fall Creek Unit
• Sibley Volcanic RP

Months:

• Jun.: 1
• Jul.: 1

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Taxon info: iNaturalist – BugGuide

Bay Area species: iNaturalist