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The Wasps Reddit

Wasp - any insect of the order Hymenoptera and suborder Apocrita that is neither a bee nor an ant. Almost every pest insect species has at least one wasp species that preys upon it or parasitizes it, making wasps critically important in natural control of their numbers, or natural biocontrol. Parasitic wasps are increasingly used in agricultural pest control as they prey mostly on pest insects and have little impact on crops. Wikipedia: Wasp


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wasp identification help! wasp w/ long thorax!

hi wasp lovers!

I need help figuring out what kind of wasp i’m thinking of. it’s very large and body-heavy . the most distinctive thing I remember was its thorax (I think it was the thorax, i’m not an expert) hung down from its wings in almost an L-shape. i’m pretty sure it isn’t a paper wasp, but it’s possible. I have included a crude sketch. thank you in advance!

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2025/02/03
14:54 UTC

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Wasp nest?

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2025/02/02
22:39 UTC

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can wasps wake up and become active in winter in unseasonably warm temps?

So I am terrified of wasps and hornets and have seen both flying near my house in the summer. It’s now winter where I am, and we have some unusually warm temps coming up next week. The warmest days will be Monday-Wednesday with highs of 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Is there a risk of the wasps and hornets waking up from hibernation and flying around due to these high temps for a few days? hopefully y’all can ease my mind, lol

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2025/01/31
19:11 UTC

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Id please, Kenya Watamu

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2025/01/28
16:16 UTC

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Please help with identification - SE Colorado

https://preview.redd.it/9bm9w31p77fe1.jpg?width=1506&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9a7c70f17b1fdd66ad06402bdf00f94df9e644f7

Can anyone help identify this species of wasp? Southeast Colorado in the mountains. Doesn't look like wasps I normally see in the area. Squatty, shorty body. Maybe 1/3 of an inch long. Might be a juvenile? But this is the second one I've seen in the past two weeks of the same size & shape. Only two yellow bands. Distinctive black point on the upper back of the abdomen extending from the top yellow band. Dark red and black otherwise. Google is turning up stuff close but nothing with these specific markings. Thinking a paper wasp of some sort, but anyone have specifics?

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2025/01/25
20:17 UTC

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Hairy Blue Wasp

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2025/01/23
13:22 UTC

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Stealing a little crab

Enjoying some crab outside and this little lady kept coming by to take a bit for herself. Sorry about my excited little noises.

4 Comments
2025/01/09
01:34 UTC

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Wasps keep waking up in my home during winter.

Hello! My home has a fireplace and I use it to heat the first floor duing winter. However, wasps like to hibernate in the wood outside and wake up when I bring the pieces into the home.

I know I could swiftfully end the poor souls as they fly around my house confused, but I feel like I can do better. Too much needless death and destruction in the world.

Is there any way I can get them out of my house that won't result in their death from the cold? I've got one right now in a half-sealed jar with some apple slices. She's still warming back up, and recovering after my cat found her.

Thank you in advance!

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2025/01/08
19:58 UTC

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Baby wasp was the first wasp that I fed.

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2025/01/03
16:22 UTC

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cricket hunter wasps? i think? pls help

Hi All!

We just moved into this house some time in August, and we have had these insects trickle in since then. We have had at least 50 since we moved, and they normally don't live very long. They die by the window trying to escape to the light, and we never see more than two/three alive at a time. We've heard the same thing from the same insect company with no real solution. They're cricket hunter wasps, They are harmless, and we have to tough it out because they die off anyway. They're trying to bring their queen to safety and warmth, but I am extremely tired of these things and the company didn't even tell us where they are coming in from. They are very localized to the master bathroom and my room, and I don't know what to do. I don't wanna wait it out honestly they gross me out so much and their buzzing makes me wanna gag LOL. Any advice? pls

waso

10 Comments
2025/01/01
23:08 UTC

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I need help IDing this wasp (southeast Brazil)

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2025/01/01
15:42 UTC

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Wasps Reused Old Nest?

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2024/12/21
04:14 UTC

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Wasps Reused Old Nest?

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2024/12/20
21:45 UTC

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MONSTER FROM GREEN HELL (1957) | Full Movie | Monster Horror Classic

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2024/12/17
20:36 UTC

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can y'all help me identify this wasp(southeast Brazil)

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2024/12/16
18:51 UTC

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Parasitic Wasp Cocoons that JUMP

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2024/12/13
20:54 UTC

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I have just found 8 dead wasps on my bedroom window sill/the floor right in front. window has been closed since i last saw no wasps until now. does anyone know why?

4 Comments
2024/12/07
15:07 UTC

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Wasp randomly revived in my apartment

Just an odd tale for you all, and I'm curious if you have any insight.

A couple of weeks ago as I was cleaning my apartment, I noticed an unmoving, presumably dead wasp behind a shelf. I meant to dispose of it but got distracted by other tasks and it was left there.

Today, it's below freezing outside, and the wasp suddenly revived and began wandering around, even slightly lifting itself up/buzzing. I would have liked to release it outside, but it would simply be a death sentence in this weather. And now it's stopped moving again, so I suppose it may again be dead, but I am worried that if I disrupt it again it will revive and start buzzing around my bedroom.

It's a beautiful creature, but obviously I couldn't keep it as a pet, even if I wasn't also pretty sure it was dead. I supposed it would be most merciful to kill it, but unfortunately, I am inept at catching bugs and I don't really want to smush it somewhere either. Anyone have any advice? I suppose my current plan is to just let it be for a while longer until I'm 1000% sure it's dead and then throw it outside.

https://preview.redd.it/yh8ljgxn425e1.png?width=1390&format=png&auto=webp&s=f26aaf9450b7951ead9c201164c9da4fce134fd8

10 Comments
2024/12/05
16:31 UTC

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Interesting Solitary Wasp I found

I have no idea what species it is, iNaturalist suggested the Eutanyacra genus however.

Texas, USA.

1 Comment
2024/12/04
06:11 UTC

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Beautiful paper wasp rescued from drowing

5 Comments
2024/12/03
23:46 UTC

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