Social Wasp Collection

Hornet (Vespa crabro) drinking at bird bath. Dorset, UK, July

Red wasp (Polistes carolina) in flight Lamar County, Texas, USA Controlled conditions. August

Hornet (Vespa crabro) close up of head

Common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) flying to fuchsia flower, Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland

European hornet (Vespa crabro) worker in flight, Surrey, England, August

Southern yellowjacket (Vespula squamosa) in hibernaculum in log, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. April

Lesser paper wasp (Polistes dorsalis) on Goldenrod (Solidago sp)
Lesser paper wasp (Polistes dorsalis) on Goldenrod (Solidago sp.) flower, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) feeding on bread and jam. Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. March

Wasp (Vespula germanica) nectaring on Pineapple lily (Eucomis comosa). Pollen is deposited on underside of wasps hairy body and transferred to stigma of next flower visited

Hornet (Vespa crabro) close up of head

Aerial Yellowjackets at paper nest (Vespinae) (Hymenoptera) Yasuni National Park, Amazon Rainforest, ECUADOR. South America

Bee and wasp nests, artwork
Bee and wasp nests. Computer artwork showing the structures of a honeybee nest (left) and a social wasp nest (right). The honeybee nest is built from multiple wax honeycombs (hexagonal)

Social wasp in amber
A social wasp preserved in Dominican amber. Specimen dates from the Lower Miocene. Donated by Cobra and Bellamy

Paper Wasp - drinking water at birdbath. Occurs in eastern areas of southern Africa
ASW-4772 Paper Wasp - drinking water at birdbath Grahamstown, Eastern cape, South Africa. Polistes fastidiotus Occurs in eastern areas of southern Africa. Alan J. S

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"Discover the Fascinating World of Social Wasps: From Hornets to Yellowjackets" A majestic Hornet (Vespa crabro) takes a refreshing sip from a bird bath in Dorset, UK, showcasing its elegant presence even during summer. Get up close and personal with the intricate head of a Hornet (Vespa crabro), revealing its captivating features and unique characteristics. Witness the beauty of nature as a Common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) gracefully flies towards a vibrant fuchsia flower in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland. In Surrey, England, an industrious European hornet (Vespa crabro) worker soars through the air with determination during the warm month of August. Peek into the secret hibernaculum hidden within a log in Philadelphia, where a Southern yellowjacket (Vespula squamosa) prepares for winter's embrace. Lesser paper wasp (Polistes dorsalis) delicately perches on Goldenrod flowers (Solidago sp), showcasing their delicate yet resilient nature against blooming landscapes. Join us on an early spring morning in Monmouthshire, Wales, where a hungry Common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) indulges in bread and jam – proof that they have diverse culinary preferences. Witness the graceful dance between nature's sweetness and strength as a Wasp (Vespula germanica) nectars on Pineapple lily blooms (Eucomis comosa). Captured mid-flight in Lamar County, Texas USA under controlled conditions is none other than the striking Red wasp (Polistes carolina), displaying its aerial prowess effortlessly. Marvel at Yasuni National Park's buzzing ecosystem as Aerial Yellowjackets gather around their meticulously crafted paper nest (Vespinae Hymenoptera).