How Much Does 1 Wasp Weigh?
WouterDepending on the species, the weight of a wasp varies from tenths of a gram to more than a gram. A queen wasp weighs 21-25 mg, whereas a worker wasp weighs 10-19 mg. They are stinging insects that are known for their ability to hurt people.
A social wasp queen lays eggs in a starter nest, which then grows into a nest of at least 5,000 individuals. This colony dies off in the winter. It is started anew in the spring. The female wasp builds a nest in a sheltered location, such as a tree. In this nest, the queen lays eggs in a series of six-sided cells. She hibernates during the winter and emerges in the spring.
In the case of parasitic wasps, the larvae feed on the bodies of solitary bees. These include the Asian giant murder hornets, which have been known to invade bee colonies. They also parasitize the soil beetle grubs. The Mexican honey wasp produces small amounts of honey.
These wereps are slender, about a third of an inch long. They have 12 or 13 segment antennae, and biting mouthparts. They also have a modified ovipositor. Their nests are papery, umbrella-shaped, and may be over 40 inches deep. They are characterized by black and yellow rings.
They are also known as jaspers in some parts of Europe. Their bodies are yellow with black stripes. These insects are able to fly at up to seven miles per hour. They live for up to 22 days.
