Vespula Vulgaris Collection

Portrait of a Common Wasp (Vespula vulgaris). UK. Focus stacked image (dead specimen)

Wasps nest

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

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

Illustration of Common Wasp (Vespula vulgaris)

Common wasp, SEM
Common wasp (Vespula vulgaris), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These wasps are social insects. They live in underground nests of up to around 10, 000 workers

Common Wasp, Vespula vulgaris, perched on a green leaf, front view

German or European wasp -Vespula germanica-, on Stonecrop -Sedum telephium-, Untergroenigen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Wasp -Vespula-, Biberach an der Riss, Upper Swabia, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Gasteruptiid Wasp -Gasteruption jaculator-, female, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Wasp Robber Fly with prey, Goegap Nature Reserve, Namaqualand, South Africa, Africa

Wasp Robber Fly -Asilidae- with prey, Goegap Nature Reserve, Namaqualand, South Africa, Africa

Carrot Wasp -Gasteruptiidae sp. - with an ovipositor longer than its abdomen, Goegap Nature Reserve, Namaqualand
Carrot Wasp -Gasteruptiidae sp.- with an ovipositor longer than its abdomen, Goegap Nature Reserve, Namaqualand, South Africa, Africa

Potter wasp -Eumenes sp. -, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Potter wasp -Eumenes sp.-, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Close-up of wasps eating away at a dusty fallen red apple resting on straw

Wasp (Vespula vulgaris), in flight

Cross section of Saxon wasp nest

A wasp with black and yellow bands across its body and narrow translucent wings

Common Wasp (Vespula vulgaris), view from above

Coloured SEM of a wasps head (Vespula vulgaris)
Common wasps head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a common wasp (Vespula vulgaris). Its antennae can be seen between its large compound eyes (grey, upper left and right)

Common wasp, SEM
Common wasp. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) flying. Its large compound eyes (grey) are situated either side of its head

Wasp Nest Material (SEM) C014 / 2151
Wasp nest material in detail. Scanning electron micrograph of masticated pieces of wood from a common wasps nest (Vespula vulgaris)

Common wasp head, SEM C016 / 5667
Common wasp (Vespula vulgaris). Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a common wasp. Their mouthparts are well-developed for eating insects with a tongue for sucking nectar

Wasp feeding on flowers C016 / 4728
Wasp feeding on flowers. Close-up of a common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) feeding on common hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium) flowers. Photographed in the UK

Wasps feeding on a strawberry
Common wasps (Vespula vulgaris) feeding on a strawberry. The common wasp is a social insect that lives in underground nests of thousands of individuals

Wasp feeding on a plum
Common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) feeding on a plum. The common wasp is a social insect that lives in underground nests of thousands of individuals

Common wasp nest
The rounded nest of the common wasp, (Vespula vulgaris) in the roof rafters of a house. Wasps chew wood and pulp it to make the papery material which the nest comprises of

Vespula vulgaris L. common wasp
Photograph of a female worker common wasp (Vespula vulgaris)

Vespula vulgaris, common wasp

Stereomicroscope picture of head of common wasp
A stereomicrocope photograph of the head of Vespula vulgaris, the common wasp. This is a hibernating queen. Females spend the winter in a characteristic rigid posture in a hiding place

Common Wasps feeding on fruit
Common Wasps (Vespula vulgaris) feeding on fallen fruit in Dorset, England

Common wasp
A common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) in Dorset, England

Common wasp feeding on a flower
Common wasp. Close-up of a common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) feeding on nectar from bramble (Rubus sp.) flower. Photographed in August

Wasp foot, SEM
Wasp foot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the foot of a common wasp (Vespula vulgaris). This is the final segment of the leg, known as the tarsus

Common wasp head, SEM
Common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) head, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The antennae are seen on the top of the head, between the two large compound eyes

Common Wasp - head-on close-up, early autumn. Dorset
ROG-14095 Common Wasp - head-on close-up, early autumn Dorset. UK Vespula vulgaris Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Median Wasp and Common Wasp (Vespula vulgaris) - fighting in flight - Bedfordshire UK 007947
BB-1899 Median Wasp and Common Wasp (Vespula vulgaris) - fighting in flight Bedfordshire UK Dolichovespula media Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Median and Common Wasps (Vespula vulgaris) - on peach - Bedfordshire UK 007747
BB-1858 Median and Common Wasps (Vespula vulgaris) - on peach Bedfordshire UK Dolichovespula media Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Large wasp nest of in roof space, Cotswolds, UK
MAB-96 Large wasp nest of in roof space Cotswolds, UK Vespula vulgaris Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Vespula vulgaris: A Fascinating Portrait of the Common Wasp" This captivating image showcases a wasp's nest, a testament to the industrious nature of Vespula vulgaris. The focus-stacked portrait reveals intricate details of this dead specimen found in the UK. In another scene from Northern Ireland, we witness a common wasp gracefully flying towards a vibrant fuchsia flower, highlighting its role as an essential pollinator in Banbridge County Down. March brings us to Monmouthshire, Wales, where a hungry Vespula vulgaris indulges in bread and jam. This behavior reminds us of their scavenging tendencies and adaptability to various food sources. An illustration captures the essence of this species with precision and artistry. It serves as a visual guide for those seeking knowledge about these fascinating insects. Examining them at microscopic levels through scanning electron microscopy (SEM) allows us to appreciate their intricate anatomy up close. A front view shows one perched on a green leaf, revealing its striking features. Moving beyond borders, Germany offers sightings of related species such as Vespula germanica on Stonecrop plants in Baden-Wuerttemberg's Untergroenigen region. Biberach an der Riss presents yet another glimpse into the world of wasps. Not limited to just Europe, South Africa introduces us to Gasteruptiid Wasp -Gasteruption jaculator-, showcasing global diversity within this insect family. Additionally, we encounter predatory interactions between Wasps Robber Fly and their prey at Goegap Nature Reserve in Namaqualand. These glimpses into the life and habits remind us that despite their often misunderstood reputation, they play vital roles in ecosystems worldwide – from pollination to pest control – making them worthy subjects for study and appreciation alike.