Yellow legged hornet? - Ask Extension
Greetings:
I recently saw a hornet or wasp in my back yard, and it seemed to have yellow legs. I understand there's a problem with an invasive...
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Yellow legged hornet? #854929
Asked November 08, 2023, 10:15 AM EST
Greetings:
I recently saw a hornet or wasp in my back yard, and it seemed to have yellow legs. I understand there's a problem with an invasive hornet in Georgia, & it's probably unlikely this is the same insect, but I took a picture, & wanted to ask someone. I'm in Durham City, near downtown.
Thank you very much; sorry to bother you.
Take care,
Joe
Durham County North Carolina
Expert Response
Hello ~
There have been no reported cases of the yellow legged hornet found in Georgia in our area. See following link from NCSU
Yellow-Legged Hornet Found in Georgia | NC State Extension (ncsu.edu)
The wasp you observed could be our more common paper wasp, see following link:
Paper Wasp | NC State Extension (ncsu.edu)
Gene, Durham County Extension Master Gardener volunteer
Gene,
Thank you very much. Sorry to waste folks' time.
Take care,
Joe
No problem... keep asking questions.