wasp, any member of a large group of insects in the order Hymenoptera, suborder Apocrita, some of which are stinging. Wasps are distinguished from the ants and bees of Apocrita by various behavioral and physical characteristics, particularly their possession of a slender, smooth body and legs with relatively few hairs.
Wasps get a bad rap as unwanted picnic guests and unrelenting stingers, but did you know the majority of them aren't aggressive at all? And many wasps don't even sport black- and yellow-striped bodies? Here's how to identify the 19 most common types of wasps you may encounter.
The wasp family, broad in its diversity, boasts over 100,000 distinct species across our planet. I bet you've heard of these types of wasps: hornets and yellow jackets. Both are known perpetrators of painful stings but are also integral to the ecosystem. They are just a tiny part of this vast and diverse assemblage. Stick with us as we journey into 21 species, bringing you closer to these ...
Wasps are one of nature’s most diverse and fascinating insects—ranging from social stingers like hornets and yellowjackets to solitary hunters like tarantula hawks and mud daubers. With over 100,000 known species worldwide, wasps come in all sizes, colors, and temperaments. In this guide, I’ve covered 37 distinct types of wasps—each with identification tips, nesting habits, preferred ...
Learn about the different types of wasps - how they look, where and how long they live, what they eat, adaptations, interesting facts, pictures, and more.
MSN: What Helps with a Wasp Sting–and How to Recognize an Anaphylactic Shock
A wasp sting is painful, but is it also dangerous? Experts at FITBOOK explain how to react if stung, how to recognize an allergic reaction, and what modern sting healers can do. You’ll also learn why ...