When Did Wasps First Appear?

Several hundred thousand species of wasp are described in the literature. They are mostly predatory. They prey on insects such as flies, caterpillars, and beetles. Some species also parasitize other insects, such as spiders.

The wasp is a member of the insect order Hymenoptera. They are mostly winged insects with a smooth, shiny body. They have 12 or 13 segment antennae and biting mouthparts. They are also venomous. During the summer, adult worker wasps forage for food. They also lay eggs. The nest is constructed out of chewed wood fibers. The nest is typically constructed in lofts or garden sheds.

Some species of wasps, such as the Asian giant hornet, are social. They live in colonies. They build nests in hollow logs or in dark crevasses in the woods. These nests can be very large. They are most dangerous during the spring and fall. The queen is responsible for building the nest and laying eggs.

In the fall, the wasp nest is abandoned. Most average-sized nests die in the winter. The remaining wasps die of starvation. The larvae are usually caterpillars. The larvae regurgitate insect food. The wasp pupate in 3-4 weeks. The larvae then spin a silk cap over the top of the cell.

In the spring, adult workers feed on nectar. They also feed on the secretions produced by the larvae. The adult workers are mostly female. The males do not have stingers. They are also territorial.

The female stingers have venom-producing glands. Their ovipositor is modified to lay eggs. They can be removed from victims.