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Vespula pensylvanica, the western yellowjacket, is a Nearctic species of wasp in the genus Vespula. [1] [2] It is native to regions of North America, largely in areas with northern temperate climates. Its reproductive behavior is constrained by cold weather, which successfully reduces the number of western yellowjackets in cold months.
Face of a southern yellowjacket (Vespula squamosa)Yellowjackets may be confused with other wasps, such as hornets and paper wasps such as Polistes dominula.A typical yellowjacket worker is about 12 mm (0.47 in) long, with alternating bands on the abdomen; the queen is larger, about 19 mm (0.75 in) long (the different patterns on their abdomens help separate various species).
Vespula is a small genus of social wasps, widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere. Along with members of their sister genus Dolichovespula , they are collectively known by the common name yellowjackets (or yellow jackets) in North America .
2 (Vespula pensylvanica) 2 2.x 4.0+ [4] [failed verification] Lights Not attracted to lights at night unless nest is disturbed, or light is placed near hive, or bee is sick. [5] Attracted to lights at night [6] [7] Lives in Large colonies of flat, wax-based honeycomb hanging vertically. Small cavities in the soil or sometime above ground in ...
Vespula inexpectata Landolt et al., 2010 (Missp.) The eastern yellow jacket or eastern yellowjacket ( Vespula maculifrons ) is a wasp found in eastern North America . [ 1 ] Although most of their nests are subterranean, they are often considered a pest due to their nesting in recreational areas and buildings. [ 2 ]
Vespula atropilosa, also known as the prairie yellowjacket, is a black and yellow social wasp that forms annual colonies. [3] Vespula atropilosa was formerly a member of the Vespa family. [ 4 ] Males have either xanthic (yellow) or melanic (black) abdominal coloring. [ 3 ]
Vespula squamosa, or the southern yellowjacket, is a social wasp. This species can be identified by its distinctive black and yellow patterning and orange queen. [ 1 ] This species is typically found in eastern North America, and its territory extends as far south as Central America. [ 1 ]
Vespula germanica workers are known to be opportunistic predators and scavengers. They are efficient at hunting for small, live food sources and at collecting from large stationary sources. [ 9 ] It is believed that the flexibility in V. germanica' s foraging behavior is a key factor in their ability to rapidly colonize new areas in a variety ...