The Pollinators

Category: Wasps

  • Everything You Need to Know About Pepsis Wasps (Tarantula Hawks)

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    Pepsis (Tarantula Hawks) Pepsis is a genus of large, strikingly beautiful wasps known as tarantula hawks. These wasps are part of the family Pompilidae, and they are considered some of the largest and most powerful of all wasp species. The name “tarantula hawk” comes from their predatory behavior of hunting tarantulas, which they paralyze and… Read more

  • Everything You Need to Know About Vespula Wasps

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    Vespula (Yellowjackets) Vespula is a genus of social wasps in the family Vespidae, commonly known as yellowjackets. These wasps are closely related to hornets, and they are notorious for their aggressive behavior and painful stings. Yellowjackets are found across the world, especially in temperate climates, and they are often encountered in urban and suburban areas… Read more

  • Everything You Need to Know About Polistes Wasps (Paper Wasps)

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    Polistes (Paper Wasps) Polistes is a genus of wasps in the family Vespidae, commonly known as paper wasps due to the papery material they use to construct their nests. These wasps are widely distributed across the globe, with species found in temperate and tropical regions of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Polistes… Read more