YCIS Biodiversity Portal

Update Animal's Details

Scientific Name

Category

Common Name

Synonym(s)

Family

Status

Description

<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:
Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US">Wasps are versatile
and fascinating insects belonging to the order Hymenoptera, which also includes
bees and ants. Typically characterized by their slender bodies and distinctive
yellow and black coloration, wasps can vary in size and appearance across
different species. Unlike bees, which are generally hairy and adapted for
pollen collection, wasps have smooth bodies and are more streamlined.<o:p></o:p><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:
Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US">Wasps play
vital ecological roles as predators and pollinators. Many species are
carnivorous, preying on other insects, which helps control pest populations.
Others are omnivorous and will feed on fruits and nectar, making them important
for pollination. Their nesting behavior varies; some build intricate paper-like
nests from chewed wood fibers, while others may burrow into the ground or
inhabit existing cavities.<o:p></o:p><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:
Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US">Social wasps,
like yellow jackets and hornets, live in colonies, while solitary wasps tend to
live alone. While wasps can be aggressive when threatened, they are generally
not inclined to sting unless provoked. Their sting can be painful and may cause
allergic reactions in some individuals. Despite their reputation, wasps
contribute significantly to biodiversity and the health of ecosystems,
highlighting their complex relationship with humans and nature<o:p></o:p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:2.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;
margin-left:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:106%;mso-pagination:widow-orphan lines-together;
page-break-after:avoid;mso-outline-level:3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:10.5pt;line-height:106%;mso-fareast-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;
mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#1F3763;
mso-bidi-language:MR">&nbsp;

Image

Choose file

Cancel