Do Wasps Have Hair?
WouterUnlike bees, wasps have no hair, but they do have small bristles on their bodies. These bristles are used to trap pollen. But the hairs are tiny, so they are hard to see with the naked eye. If you want to see these bristles, you need a high-powered hand lens.
There are many different types of wasps. The most common types include paper wasps and yellow jackets. Both of these types of wasps are predators, but they are also pollinators. They also build nests. These nests are often made of paper and are shaped like upside down umbrellas. Some nests are built under roof eaves.
These social wasps have three body parts: a thin waist, a head with two long segmented antennae, and a thorax. The queen wasp is the sole egg layer and the other females may help raise the young.
These social wasps are very aggressive. They sting and paralyze other insects. They also use their stinger to pump venom into the victim. This venom is not long-lasting, but it does cause swelling and itching.
These wereps are typically larger than bees. They are often bald or have a pinched waist. Their legs are thin and cylindrical. They have yellow/black bands around the abdomen. They are also very carnivorous. Their diet varies depending on the species. Most wasps get their protein from animal carrion and other insects.
The stinging insect family includes hornets, which are the largest of the social wasps. Hornets are brownish with orange markings. They have a stinger that varies in length. They usually sting once, but can sting multiple times.
