Vespula alascensis  (Common Yellowjacket)

© Bryan Kelly-McArthur (Photo ID #107880)

Photographer's Submitted Details

Photo Location	Moberly BC
Photographer	Bryan Kelly-McArthur
Habitat	overwintering in firewood pile
Photo Date	October 08, 2017
Upload Date	December 05, 2017
Elevation (m)	926
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Photo ID #	107880
Comments	ID by Ben Coulter on BugGuide. This queen wasp was accidentally disturbed while in hibernation mode which did not prevent her from stinging. She was released into a safe overwintering location.