We have a nest like that on our house, but assumed they were wasps. How do you tell the difference?

- Teresa Michelsen, Kenmore

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From: Sean Odonnell[SMTP:sodonnel at u.washington.edu]
Sent: Sunday, September 07, 1997 2:17 AM
To: tweeters at u.washington.edu
Subject: Wanted: Hornets!


Since Tweeters seems to cater to folks interested in many aspects
of natural history, I thought I'd post my (unusual?) request here:

I'm seeking active nests of bald-faced hornets, *Dolichovespula maculata*,
for use as subjects in my research on the social biology and genetics of
wasps at the University of Washington. Hornet nests are usually made of
gray paper, and are globular- about the size of a basketball when mature.
They are often placed fairly low (<10 feet up) in vegetation or on
buildings.

If you have nests on your property, or know of some, and don't mind me
coming in to collect them, please give a ring or send me an email message
to the address below.

Thanks,

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Sean O'Donnell
Assistant Professor \
Psychology (Animal Behavior) \\
Box 351525 \\
University of Washington <(()=(-)0<
Seattle, WA 98195 //
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Tel./voice mail (206) 543-2315 /
FAX (206) 685-3157

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