The entrance to a underground Western Yellow Jacket nest under a sidewalk.

 Western Yellowjacket - Nest

 

 

Common Name:  Western Yellowjacket

Latin Name:  Vespula pensylvanica
                        (R. Bercha, det.)

Length:  10 - 15 mm

Range:  Throughout Alberta

Habitat:  Various

Time of year seen:  Summer (Additional Sightings)

Diet: Insects mostly, also nectar and sweet foods.

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Location: Calgary, AB
Date: September 9,  2007

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