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vossner East Texas, United States(Zone 8a) Aug 04, 2011

is this a wasp?

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vossner East Texas, United States(Zone 8a) Aug 04, 2011

another view

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trackinsand mid central, FL(Zone 9a) Aug 04, 2011

kinda looks like a yellow jacket, nery.

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vossner East Texas, United States(Zone 8a) Aug 04, 2011

howdy T. At first I thought it was at YJ but when I googled pics, their bodies were black. therefore, I'm not sure of what it is.

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trackinsand mid central, FL(Zone 9a) Aug 04, 2011

no black bodies here...... http://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&hl=en&source=hp&biw=1125&bih=592&q=yellow+jacket&gbv=2&oq=yellow+jacket&aq=f&aqi=g10&aql=&gs_sm=s&gs_upl=1925l4560l0l8171l13l13l0l2l2l0l247l1855l1.6.4l11l0

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vossner East Texas, United States(Zone 8a) Aug 04, 2011

oops I wasn't clear enough. I meant to say the bodies of the ones I googled are black and yellow, whereas the pics I posted are more like brown and yellow.

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trackinsand mid central, FL(Zone 9a) Aug 04, 2011

maybe that good old texas sunshine has 'em bleached out! lol

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htop San Antonio, TX(Zone 8b) Aug 07, 2011

Maybe a paper wasp (Polistes exclamans):
http://davesgarden.com/guides/bf/go/365/

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vossner East Texas, United States(Zone 8a) Aug 07, 2011

Dear Hazel, you are on the ball! 'Tis a paper wasp. This link says the body may be black but can be brown also. Considered a good insect for gardeners. Not aggressive unless bothered.
http://insects.tamu.edu/fieldguide/cimg348.html

Thanks to both of you for your help.

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htop San Antonio, TX(Zone 8b) Aug 08, 2011

You're welcome. Glad that I could be of help! :o)

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