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Hornet? #846980

Asked August 23, 2023, 2:47 PM EDT

Hello, killed this in our house today in eden prairie. The body markings are new to me, and it was large. I snapped a quick picture with Google lens but forgot to get a better quality shot.

Hennepin County Minnesota

Expert Response

Actually this is an excellent photo which shows most of the markings!  It is a Northern Paper wasp.

1. https://bugguide.net/node/view/14227
2. http://www.minnesotaseasons.com/Insects/northern_paper_wasp.html
3. 
https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-insects/wasps-and-bees
MaryKay, Master Gardener, Tree Care Advisor Replied August 23, 2023, 5:28 PM EDT

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