How Big Do Wasps Get?
WouterGenerally, you’ll find that a wasp’s body is about three-quarters of an inch long and has a stout body. It also has a hard exoskeleton, and lacks fuzzy hair. Its wings beat at a speed of about eight miles per hour. The stinger is about one-inch long.
The antennae of a wasp are extremely flexible, and are used for hearing, smelling, and touching. Each antenna has about 11 short joints.
The legs of a wasp are adapted for digging, jumping, and swimming. The legs of a wasp are also used for flying.
During the summer months, a yellowjacket will be very common. They will be found in the open, but they may also build their nests in burrows left by other animals. The nests are typically made of plant materials. Some nests are located inside trees, while others are located under the eaves of buildings.
There are more than 4,000 species of wasps in North America. They are classified in the order Hymenoptera. They are predatory insects that feed on other insects. They are also important pollinators.
One of the largest social wasps is the Asian giant hornet. They can grow to five centimetres in length. They are primarily found in the forests, but can also be found in urban areas. They feed on caterpillars, sawflies, and other insects. They are known to attack their own species.
Another species is the black mud-dauber. They are found in moist areas, and are about the size of a paper wasp. These wereps build their own nests, and stockpile spiders in them.
