

They have been found in tree stumps, wall cavities, and sheds. Hives can be built in just about any inside or outside environment. Nests can also be found closer to home, under decks and eaves Generally made from wood cellulose Nest is usually outside found in trees, shrubs, or rotting wood. Solitary wasps don’t nest Social wasps can nest inside or outside if the locations remain undisturbed Scavenges for trash as well as targets other prey insects Primarily feeds on other insects but will scavenge when needed

Stinging flying insect in wasp family pollinator Generally scavenging for sweets and proteins Will also target other target prey insects. Non-aggressive Don’t prey on other insects Short w/ a thicker body Usually yellow striped or mottled w/ dark brown or black Dark antenna 2 wings and tucked legsĪggressive w/ large nests Predatory behavior towards other target prey insects

Mid-sized w/ a more robust and hairy body Often bright yellow and black with a striped pattern 2 wings and dangling legs Similar to wasps but darker in colors Thicker bodies 2 sets of wings Long w/ a thin pinched body Often bright striped colors w/ bright antenna 2 wings and dangling legs More aggressive than wasps Can sting multiple times Will swarm Can cause allergic reactions Gentle unless threatened Dies after stinging and can only sting once Will swarm Can cause allergic reaction Most aggressive of the wasps Can sting multiple times Will swarm Can cause allergic reaction Can sting multiple times Will swarm Can cause allergic reaction
