Can You Get Black Wasps in the UK?

Thousands of different species of wasps are found throughout the UK. They are important pollinators, helping to spread flowers and reduce insect pests. They also eat a wide variety of invertebrates, including caterpillars, katydids, cicadas, locusts, roaches and ants.

There are around 9,000 different species of wasps in the UK. These vary in size, stinging power, colour and behaviour. Some species are solitary, while others are social.

A solitary wasp is a predatory wasp that lives alone. These wereps are typically yellow in colour. They live in large nests, which they construct in a variety of habitats. The nests are made of wood.

A social wasp is a wasp that forms colonies with other wasps. These colonies consist of a queen and many workers. They feed on a wide variety of invertebrates, as well as pollinating flowers.

The queen is responsible for laying eggs in the nest. The first brood is born after the queen has mated with several males. The queen can stay in the nest for a year. The workers are smaller than the queens. They help the queen expand the nest.

Most wasps are solitary, but some species are social. Social wasps are known as yellowjackets in some parts of the world. They can be confused with honey bees and bumblebees. They are usually yellow, with a distinctive face pattern.

The sting of a wasp is located at the tip of the abdomen. The venom is alkaline. If you have a bad reaction to the sting, you should seek medical attention.