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 …

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Yellowjackets are bee-sized social wasps that build paper nests, usually underground. They usually have beelike black and yellow bands on their abdomens, but unlike honeybees, they …

May 17, 2023 · The western yellowjacket, Vespula pennsylvanica, is the most common type in the western US. It nests in the ground, and is sometimes referred to as the “meat bee.”

Jun 17, 2025 · There are three common species of Yellowjacket in Washington, the introduced German Yellowjacket (Vespula germanica), the native Western Yellowjacket (Vespula …

The German yellowjacket (Vespula germanica) was introduced to the United States and established by the late 1960s. This species has spread to other regions as well, including …

Many are large and aggressive and are equipped with formidable stings. Some Vespula species are called yellow jackets owing to the black and yellow bands on their abdomen. Species of …

Aug 17, 2025 · Vespula vulgaris, commonly known as the common wasp, is one of the most recognized and widespread wasp species in Europe and many other regions. With its striking …

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 …

The Vespula germanica and Vespula vulgaris are the two most common species of Vespula found in the UK. Their features can sometimes look quite similar, so you will need to watch the …