How Long Do Wasps Hatch?
WouterDuring the early spring months, a single mated queen of wasps lays eggs in nest cells. These eggs hatch into females and males. A single queen can lay up to 2000 eggs a day.
The queen is responsible for plant pollination. She decides when it is time to lay eggs. As she grows older, she lays fewer eggs. Eventually, the queen is no longer fertile.
During the early spring, she begins to build a nest. She selects a nesting site and builds an outer shroud around the nest. She then adds six cells around the petiole. Her nesting cells grow larger to accommodate the young larvae.
After a few weeks, the queen stops laying eggs and her workers begin to take over the nest. These workers are responsible for feeding the larvae. They also help to build the nest.
As the weather becomes cooler, the social structure of the wasp colony breaks down. The queen dies, and the male and adult workers die. In these circumstances, the remaining wasps eat a lot of sugary foods.
Adult workers also take over foraging. They gather sugary liquids from other sources. They also use nectar from flowers.
The queen wasps hibernate during the winter. They nest in wood piles, old rabbit burrows, and other areas with a consistent temperature. They then emerge in spring to lay eggs. In addition to pollinating plants, these wasp queens are also responsible for killing pest insects. During the summer, they forage more heavily.
