How Do Wasps Live in Hives?
WouterDuring the summer, wasp colonies build nests. These nests are constructed out of wood pulp, chewed by the worker wasps, and mixed with saliva. These colonies have hundreds or thousands of members. They build their nests in sheltered areas.
Wasps are meat eaters, and they hunt many types of insects. They build hives to house these prey. When a queen is mated with a male, she lays eggs. These eggs hatch into the first worker wasps. These workers then bring food back to the hive to feed the larvae. They also defend the hive against predators.
Wasps can be divided into two types, social and solitary. Social wasps build their nests in pre-existing cavities, and some prefer to build their nests in rock crevices. Some social wasps also use manmade structures.
Social wasp colonies include honey bees, yellow jackets, and hornets. These social wasps build nests to house their larvae. The nests vary in size and shape. Some social wasp colonies are perennial, while others are seasonal. A queen’s emergence from hibernation starts a new colony. The queens lay eggs, and the workers feed the larvae. The queens are the largest wasps in the colony.
Unlike social wasps, solitary wasps only mate with other wasps in their own species. These wasps are known for their ability to sting. Some of these wasps are also known for their ability to sting humans. These wasps also sting other insects. They are also known for causing damage to other pests.
