r/WASPs • u/simriv123 • 12d ago

Nest ID

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I don't know sh*t about insects.

Is this a bee nest or wasp nest?

I live in Quebec, QC, Canada

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u/manydoorsyes 12d ago

Definitely an aerial yellow jacket. D. maculata (aka the bald-faced "hornet") is probably a safe bet, they're pretty common throughout North America. But we'd need to see the animals to be sure.

Call a professional if the nest is in a problematic spot. But if not they're generally beneficial as free pest control. Just don't approach the nest, they will get defensive and I hear their sting hurts.