Vespula consobrina
I found this Blackjacket in Red Butte Gardens in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are in the same
genus as Yellowjackets. © Carol Davis, 8/29/2011
This is a
beautiful wasp and I hope to find some more before the bugging
year is over. Bugguide says they feed I found this Blackjacket in Red Butte Gardens in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are in the same
genus as Yellowjackets. © Carol Davis, 8/29/2011
on sugary substances and on live prey. This one was apparently feeding on nectar. © Carol Davis, 8/29/2011
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