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Subfamily Vespinae (Hornets and Yellowjackets)

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Malaise trap



14 mm

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Vespula pensylvanica
(Western Yellowjacket)

18 observations

Vespula alascensis
(Alaska Yellowjacket)

9 observations

Dolichovespula maculata
(Bald-faced Hornet)

8 observations

Dolichovespula arenaria
(Common Aerial Yellowjacket)

5 observations

Vespula germanica
(German Yellowjacket)

5 observations

Vespula atropilosa
(Prairie Yellowjacket)

3 observations

Vespula consobrina
(Blackjacket)

1 observation
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