Is Wasps a Plural Noun?
Unless you have a bee or two in your backyard, you may not have heard of wasps, but they are quite the buzz. They are social winged insects and a few have a knack for building paper nests from wood pulp. Their larvae may feed on other insects and their eggs are considered edible. Fortunately, their voracious appetites are not a problem in our own backyard. The best part about them is that they only make an appearance sporadically.
The true-color version is a little more expensive, but the buggers elixir is worth the price. They are also quite a sight when they arrive. Fortunately, a lot of the good ones are native to Australia and North America, making for some rather slick backyard displays. As with many insects, they’re not averse to being moved around, making them ideal for scouting and surveying. A good place to look for wasps is on tree stumps.
You can also check out the aforementioned site to see the many species native to Australia and North America. These include the aptly named Australian wasps (Coccus sp.), hornets, and a few other natty species. The best time to find wasps is on a sunny day in late summer. They are quite a bit smaller than their European counterparts, but they’re also quite docile. These animals aren’t renowned for their aggressiveness, but it’s easy to imagine that one of the big bad boys might do a bit of damage.