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Yellowjacket Nest Building: A Close Encounter on My Deck

March 4, 2026August 15, 2024 by Steve Creek
Yellowjacket scraping wood fiber from a wooden deck rail for use in nest construction

Yellowjacket nest building up close on my deck rail, plus the simple photo setup I used to freeze the moment in sharp detail.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Insect Photography Tags Backyard wildlife, ecosystem, insect colonies, insects, nature, nest building, wildlife, Wildlife Photography, yellowjacket behavior, yellowjackets 5 Comments

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Yellowjackets and Velvet Ants in the Yard

April 24, 2026August 3, 2023 by Steve Creek
Yellowjacket emerging from an underground nest opening in the yard

Yellowjackets and velvet ants crossed my path in the yard, reminding me why I watch my step around stinging insects.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Insect Photography, Lavaca Tags cow killers, stings, velvet ants, wasps, Wildlife Photography, yellowjackets 4 Comments

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