Dolichovespula maculata is a species of wasp in the genus Dolichovespula and a member of the eusocial, cosmopolitan family Vespidae.

Apr 14, 2023 · The baldfaced hornet is found in most of the 48 contiguous states and D.C., throughout Canada and in Alaska, and is the most common of the species in Dolichovespula …

May 25, 2025 · The bald-faced hornet (Dolichovespula maculata) is a large, black-and-white wasp known for its aggressive behavior and painful sting. Despite its name, it’s not a true hornet but …

May 30, 2025 · Recognizable as a Dolichovespula by the large gap between the mandible and eye (oculo-malar space). Variation: Queens and workers may have lateral pale spots on the …

Bald-faced hornets, ( Dolichovespula maculata ), are a species of wasp. They belong to the group of bees known as yellow-jackets. They are found across the United States and Canada, …

Basic facts about Dolichovespula maculata: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.

Dolichovespula maculata, the bald-faced hornet, is a yellowjacket and not a true hornet. Its common name comes from its largely black color with a mostly white face and abdominal apex.

Dolichovespula maculata (Linnaeus, 1763) – Baldfaced Hornet. Figs B12.6, 7, 13, 14; C84.1–11. Species recognition. The baldfaced hornet is the largest of our native yellowjackets.

Common Name- The baldfaced yellowjacket. Identification- D. maculata is a large (>15 mm) black and ivory yellowjacket. It can be distinguished from other black and ivory vespines of our …

Bald-faced hornets get their name from the white spots on the face, legs, thorax, and abdomen. The rest of the body is dark black. They have two dark wings and brown eyes. Bald-faced …