Yellowjacket Collection

"Discover the Fascinating World of Yellowjackets: From Feasting on Salmon to Unleashing Their Sting" Yellowjackets, scientifically known as DDE-90037470

DDE-90037470
Yellow Jacket munching on Salmon. Date: 26/03/2009

Stinging
Daan de Vos

Yellow Jacket munching on Salmon

Yellowjacket Collection: Common Wasp (Vespula Vulgaris)

Common Wasp (Vespula Vulgaris)
Amtique illustration of a Common Wasp (Vespula Vulgaris)

Wasp

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

Yellowjacket Collection: Carrot Wasp -Gasteruptiidae sp. - with an ovipositor longer than its abdomen

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

Yellowjacket Collection: Picture No. 11066639

Picture No. 11066639
European / German Wasp / Yellowjacket. feeding on Beech Honeydew (produced by a scale insect (Ultracoelostoma assimile)). Date:

Yellowjacket Collection: Western Yellowjacket - At nest. Pacific Northwest, USA. Sept. _PTL1498

Western Yellowjacket - At nest. Pacific Northwest, USA. Sept. _PTL1498
TOM-1083 Western Yellowjacket - at entrance to nest. Sept Pacific Northwest, USA Vespula pensylvanica Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Discover the Fascinating World of Yellowjackets: From Feasting on Salmon to Unleashing Their Sting" Yellowjackets, scientifically known as DDE-90037470, are a captivating species that can be found in various parts of the world. These insects have an intriguing lifestyle and play important roles in their ecosystems. One remarkable sight is witnessing a Yellow Jacket munching on salmon. Yes, you read it right. These resourceful creatures have been observed indulging in this unexpected feast, showcasing their adaptability and diverse diet. However, don't let their dining habits fool you, and are equipped with powerful stingers that they use for defense when threatened or disturbed. Their sting can cause discomfort and pain to humans, making them both feared and respected. Often confused with common wasps (Vespula Vulgaris), Yellowjackets possess distinct characteristics that set them apart. They belong to the same family but differ in appearance and behavior. In Germany's Baden-Wuerttemberg region, European wasps (Vespula germanica) can be spotted gracefully perched on Stonecrop plants (Sedum telephium). These elegant wasps add beauty to nature while fulfilling their ecological duties. Venturing further into Upper Swabia's Biberach an der Riss area also reveals the presence of Vespula wasps buzzing around. Their vibrant yellow bodies stand out against the backdrop of this picturesque German landscape. Another fascinating member of the wasp family is Gasteruptiid Wasp (Gasteruption jaculator), predominantly found in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. The females exhibit unique features that distinguish them from other species within their genus. Traveling all the way to Goegap Nature Reserve in Namaqualand, South Africa brings us face-to-face with Carrot Wasps (Gasteruptiidae sp. ).