Least Concern
Yellowjacket
Vespula vulgaris
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About
Yellowjackets are predatory wasps known for their yellow and black markings and aggressive behavior. They are social insects that live in colonies with a queen, workers, and males.
Habitat
Forests, meadows, and urban areas in North America and Europe
Diet
Omnivorous - insects, nectar, fruit, and human food
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Fun Facts
- Yellowjackets build paper nests from chewed wood fibers mixed with saliva.
- They are beneficial predators that help control pest insect populations.
- Yellowjackets can sting multiple times unlike honeybees.
Conservation
StatusLeast Concern
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