Wasps – Where Are They Found?
WouterSeveral species of wasps build nests in human-inhabited areas. They are known to feed on caterpillars, fruit juices, nectar and honeydew from plants. They also provide useful pollination services by carrying pollen from flower to flower.
Wasps are primarily scavengers. They feed on nectar and fruit juices, as well as other insects. Some species build nests in homes and buildings, but others live in trees.
The wasp’s body is about three-quarters of an inch long. It has a thorax with three pairs of legs and compound eyes. It also has a constricted petiole, which joins the thorax to the abdomen. The last segment of the abdomen is modified into an egg-laying ovipositor.
The wasp’s wings are made up of two pairs of membranous wings. Its abdomen is stalked, and it is about the size of a paper wasp. The female lays her eggs on paralyzed cicadas. She then prepares a nest of cells, which will serve as food for the young.
The wasp’s stings can be painful. Typically, they sting the mouth and throat, but may also sting inside the windpipe. The sting can cause anaphylactic shock, which can close the windpipe and cause death.
Paper wasps are a species of wasp that are commonly seen around homes. Their nests are generally constructed of hexagonal cells. The nests are attached to eaves, roofs, rafters and attic ceilings. The wasps are long-legged and have yellow-reddish markings. They can be aggressive and are dangerous.
