How Far Do Wasps Travel From Their Nest?
WouterDuring the Spring months, wasps will start to move outdoors. They will build a nest and then defend it from disturbances. They will also swarm when a nest is threatened. Some wasps are more aggressive than others, and will sting multiple times.
Wasps are also known to attack honeybee colonies. They can deliver up to 1.5cm stings. They are less hairy than bees, and will attack anything that they feel is in danger. Wasps are part of the order Hymenoptera.
Wasps are a social insect, and will mate and start a colony. When the temperature drops in the winter months, wasp colonies will die. They must rebuild their colonies every season. This process is repeated until the summer. They can build a nest in a number of places, including a hollow tree, a hole in the ground, or a wood pile. They can also make nests inside a house.
Wasps are nocturnal creatures, and will not come out during the day. Their diet is usually fruit and fermented fruit. They will also feed on flowers and sugary drinks. Their nests are small, usually golf ball sized. They will usually be located in a loft, on the edge of a roof, or in an overhang.
Wasps are also famous for their elaborate nest-finding flights. High-speed cameras have tracked the head movements of wasps and built a three-dimensional model of their flight pattern. The researchers reported their findings in the Current Biology journal.
