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Insect Id? #870850

Asked May 30, 2024, 6:59 PM EDT

Hello, I was wondering if you knew what this insect was? Thank you

Baltimore City County Maryland

Expert Response

This is a European Hornet, a fairly common wasp in our region. You can learn more about their life cycle and nesting habits, if you're curious, on the linked page about social wasps, which covers hornets, yellowjackets, and paper wasps in Maryland.

Miri
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied May 30, 2024, 7:30 PM EDT

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