How Do Wasps Turn Into Bees?
WouterGenerally speaking, wasps and bees are close cousins. Although they are both members of the order Hymenoptera, wasps are predators while bees are pollinators.
Bees are furry creatures that collect pollen and other edible foods. Bees are also very smart. They have a memory of past experiences and track changes in floral quality. Bees also make honeycombs out of wax. Bees produce royal jelly, a rich source of protein. Bees are the most important pollinators. The decline in the number of native pollinators is a major concern for the functioning of the ecosystem.
Wasps are often considered to be more aggressive than bees. They sting humans, and are also known to invade homes. Their stings are painful. They can sting multiple times, and many species of wasps have stingers for defense. They also use their stings to paralyze prey.
Bees and wasps have similar mouthparts. Most wasps use stingers to defend their nests. They also sting other wasps. They have a hard exoskeleton for armor. They are also attracted to human food. Wasps are also known to invade picnic tables.
Wasps are also known to sting large animals. Their stingers are barbed. They also buzz away after being stung. They can also sting you if you get too close. They are also known to buzz around sugary beverages.
Some wasp species also have larvae that feed on plants. Others drill through wood to gather food. They also inject eggs into their host insects. Their young then feed on the host insect.
