Dolichovespula maculata: The Bald-faced Hornet
Welcome! This webpage is dedicated to learning about the
hornet Dolichovespula maculata.
The animal's common name, Bald-faced hornet, comes from the presence of white
markings throughout the body, which differs from the rest of its
yellow jacket family. It is a very large hornet, ranging
from 13mm to upwards of 20mm. They are a colonial insect,
building large paper nests to live in (Swan and Papp.1972). Bald-faced hornets have a
painful sting, but may be treated easily with a few simple
steps.
Here are a few
ways to treat and prevent these stings!