Hornets

Bald Faced Hornet (Dolichovespula maculata)

The hornets that are found in Florida are actually a large Yellow Jacket. Their range extends throughout the U.S. & Canada.(image courtesy of University of Florida Entomology & Nematology Dept)

Bald Faced Hornet (Dolichovespula maculata)

Bald Faced Hornets typically construct aerial nests and can have 150 to about 500 individuals per nest. . . Image courtesy of The Buzzkillers, LLC

Bald Faced Hornet (Dolichovespula maculata)

Nests are constructed of a 'paper' that is made by workers chewing cellulose containing materials, usually bark from twigs and branches..Image courtesy of The Buzzkillers, LLC

Bald Faced Hornet (Dolichovespula maculata)

Nests are often overlooked until Fall, when foliage drops. .Image courtesy of The Buzzkillers, LLC