not true. white-faced hornets are wasps, just like hornets are--just
depends upon which side of the world you're from; i.e., new york city,
they're called wasps; over the hills and through the dales to oregon,
they're called hornets.

but i have it from a prime-time (certificates from various degrees on her
wall) entomologist, that white-faced hornets ARE wasps. yellow-jackets are
a much lower-case type of wasp/hornet, but definitely quite a distance from
the white-faced and require a different type of anti-venom if you're
undergoing the venom shot programme.
--
With Malus toward none, and Cherry-Trees toward all.


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Date: 21 Mar 2006 06:49:07 -0800
Subject: gardening with a bee/wasp allergy

White faced hornets are actually a type of yellow jacket.