Monday, 24 October 2011

Yellowjacket Wasp

Yellowjacket is the common name in North America for predatory wasps. Most of these are black and yellow; some are black and white. They can be identified by their distinctive markings, small size (similar to a honey bee), their occurrence only in colonies, and a characteristic, rapid, side to side flight pattern prior to landing. All females are capable of stinging. Yellowjackets are important predators of pest insects.

Image of Yellowjacket wasp
Image of Yellowjacket wasp
Image of Yellowjacket wasp

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