Yellow Jacket

Vespa crabro

The Yellow Jacket is a common wasp known for its distinctive black and yellow markings. In these photos, the wasp is perched on a leaf, allowing for a close view of its body structure and coloration. Yellow Jackets are often found in gardens and wooded areas, where they can be both beneficial as pollinators and aggressive when disturbed.

For identification details and comparison with similar species, see Vespa crabro in the Field Notes section.

Yellow Jacket Perched on a Leaf
A close view of the wasp’s black and yellow body, perched calmly on a green leaf.
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Lens: EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Settings: ISO 800 * Aperture f/14.0 * Shutter 1/640 s
D79A5296 • Size: 800 x 533