Tree Wasp - Dolichovespula sylvestris
Description
Length 22 mm. The face of this species is usually clear yellow with one dot. Antennae yellow right at the base. Thorax with hairs at the sides and two yellow spots at the rear.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
Hedgerows and meadows.
When to see it
May to August.
Life History
Can be very aggressive. It builds its nest in trees and bushes as well as underground. Adults forage flowers such as Wild Angelica, Water Figwort and Rosebay Willowherb.
UK Status
Locally common and fairly widespread throughout Britain.
VC55 Status
Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015