How Do Wasps Drink?
WouterWhether you’re watching wasps on a picnic, or preparing to go camping, it’s important to know how they drink. Wasps are insects that are part of the same family as bees and ants. They are highly visual and use pheromones to communicate.
Adult wasps drink a liquid that’s rich in sugar. It’s made by their larvae, which break down insect skeletons and turn them into a sugary substance. This sweet liquid is also rich in protein.
The liquid is used to feed the larvae. The liquid is then used to cool the nest during hot days. In some cases, the wasps will also use the water to control the humidity inside the nest. Wasps can become irritable when they drink alcohol, so you should always wear gloves when consuming alcohol outdoors.
Wasps are also known to drink fermented fruit, and may become intoxicated. While wasps are generally not aggressive, they can be quite stingy when disturbed. Some wasps will also eat human food. Wasps will also drink fermented fruit during the summer.
Many insects receive water from mud puddles, pools, and bird baths. Several insects are also known to visit decorative koi ponds. Among the most common wasp species are yellow-jacket wasps, fig wasps, and bald-faced hornets.
Adult wasps primarily consume nectar from flowers and other plants. They are also attracted to fruit trees and honey. However, wasps do not make honey. They can eat aphids and caterpillars.
Depending on their age, some wasps may drink water when they need it, but most do not. Wasps can go without food for short periods of time, but they will die when they don’t have food for long periods of time.
