Identification, Life Cycle, and Biology. All of the yellowjackets share common characteristics that distinguish them from bees. They are medium sized and black with yellow stripes, with the exception of D. maculate. Due to its atypical black and white coloration, D. maculate is actually known as the bald-faced hornet. More @Wikipedia
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