白脸 hornet Bald-faced Hornet
Dolichovespula maculata · Hymenoptera · 胡蜂科 · IUCN: LC
The Bald-faced Hornet (Dolichovespula maculata) is a remarkable wasp distinguished by its black body with white markings on face and abdomen tip. This species inhabits woodlands and suburban areas, where it builds large, football-shaped paper nests, aggressively defends colony. As a member of the Vespidae (胡蜂科), it represents an important component of its ecosystem, contributing to the intricate web of interactions that sustain biodiversity in its native range.
- 体长 Size
- 20-50 mm
- 分布 Distribution
- China
- 生境 Habitat
- Forest
- 活跃季节 Season
- May - Sep
- 保护级别 Conservation
- LC
- 中国特有 Endemic
- 否 No