Which Country Does Not Have Wasps?

Besides the common wasps, there are about 110,000 species of wasps. Many of these species are social, while others are solitary. Some of these social wasps are important for controlling insect pests. Other wasp species are useful as predators.

Social wasps are generalist predators, which means they kill a wide variety of insects. They attach papery nests to tree limbs or to house eaves. These colonies tend to grow very quickly throughout the summer and fall, eventually reaching hundreds of individuals. Some werep species are able to produce a painful sting.

These wasps are also omnivores, meaning they feed on both insects and plant sap. They can be found across the world, including in North America and Europe. Some of the wasp species are invasive, but others are native to the area.

The baldfaced hornet is a giant European hornet, which is also found in North America. This wasp is very aggressive, and can be more than 1.5 inches long. They feed on nectar, bees, and flies. They prefer horizontal branches, but will build a nest on a tree’s eaves.

These wasps can be confused with yellowjackets, but yellowjackets are not hairy. They are known for scavenging carrion, dead insects, and garbage.

Paper wasps make nests made of paper, wax, or regurgitated woody material. Their nests are about the size of a pears. They are commonly found in New Zealand, and have been introduced to other countries.

These wasps can be a nuisance. They are often seen near trash cans, and they sting aggressively. Some people have reported hypersensitive reactions to their stings. They can also cause problems in some beech forests, where they feed on sap and pollen. They are also known to kill newly hatched birds.