Common Wasp Collection

Wasps nest

Common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) flying to fuchsia flower, Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland

Common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) feeding on bread and jam. Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. March

Illustration of Common Wasp (Vespula vulgaris)

Queen wasp hanging upside-down from her nest

Common wasp, SEM
Common wasp (Vespula vulgaris), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These wasps are social insects. They live in underground nests of up to around 10, 000 workers

Common Wasp (Vespula Vulgaris)
Amtique illustration of a Common Wasp (Vespula Vulgaris)

Wasp

Common Wasp, Vespula vulgaris, perched on a green leaf, front view

German or European wasp -Vespula germanica-, on Stonecrop -Sedum telephium-, Untergroenigen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Wasp -Vespula-, Biberach an der Riss, Upper Swabia, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Gasteruptiid Wasp -Gasteruption jaculator-, female, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Wasp Robber Fly with prey, Goegap Nature Reserve, Namaqualand, South Africa, Africa

Wasp Robber Fly -Asilidae- with prey, Goegap Nature Reserve, Namaqualand, South Africa, Africa

Carrot Wasp -Gasteruptiidae sp. - with an ovipositor longer than its abdomen, Goegap Nature Reserve, Namaqualand
Carrot Wasp -Gasteruptiidae sp.- with an ovipositor longer than its abdomen, Goegap Nature Reserve, Namaqualand, South Africa, Africa

Potter wasp -Eumenes sp. -, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Potter wasp -Eumenes sp.-, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Queen Wasp using antennae to measure size of nest envelopes and cells

Close-up of wasps eating away at a dusty fallen red apple resting on straw

Common Wasp larvae covering cells with silk caps

Wasp (Vespula vulgaris), in flight

Wasp grubs developing in paper cells made by Queen Wasp

Cross section of Saxon wasp nest

A wasp with black and yellow bands across its body and narrow translucent wings

Common Wasp (Vespula vulgaris), view from above

Coloured SEM of a wasps head (Vespula vulgaris)
Common wasps head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a common wasp (Vespula vulgaris). Its antennae can be seen between its large compound eyes (grey, upper left and right)

Common wasp head, SEM C016 / 5667
Common wasp (Vespula vulgaris). Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a common wasp. Their mouthparts are well-developed for eating insects with a tongue for sucking nectar

Wasp feeding on flowers C016 / 4728
Wasp feeding on flowers. Close-up of a common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) feeding on common hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium) flowers. Photographed in the UK

Wasps feeding on a strawberry
Common wasps (Vespula vulgaris) feeding on a strawberry. The common wasp is a social insect that lives in underground nests of thousands of individuals

Wasp feeding on a plum
Common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) feeding on a plum. The common wasp is a social insect that lives in underground nests of thousands of individuals

Common wasp nest
The rounded nest of the common wasp, (Vespula vulgaris) in the roof rafters of a house. Wasps chew wood and pulp it to make the papery material which the nest comprises of

Vespula vulgaris L. common wasp
Photograph of a female worker common wasp (Vespula vulgaris)

Vespula vulgaris, common wasp

Common Wasp - drinking at bird bath - UK
DOW-507 Common Wasp - drinking at bird bath UK Vespula vulgaris Steve Downer contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Stereomicroscope picture of head of common wasp
A stereomicrocope photograph of the head of Vespula vulgaris, the common wasp. This is a hibernating queen. Females spend the winter in a characteristic rigid posture in a hiding place

Common Wasps feeding on fruit
Common Wasps (Vespula vulgaris) feeding on fallen fruit in Dorset, England

Common wasp
A common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) in Dorset, England

Common wasp feeding on a flower
Common wasp. Close-up of a common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) feeding on nectar from bramble (Rubus sp.) flower. Photographed in August

Common wasp head, SEM
Common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) head, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The antennae are seen on the top of the head, between the two large compound eyes

Common Wasp - head-on close-up, early autumn. Dorset
ROG-14095 Common Wasp - head-on close-up, early autumn Dorset. UK Vespula vulgaris Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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The common wasp, scientifically known as Vespula vulgaris, is a fascinating insect that can be found in various parts of the world. In Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland, one can witness the intricate beauty of a wasps nest and observe these creatures in action. With their distinctive black and yellow stripes, a common wasp gracefully hovers near a vibrant fuchsia flower, showcasing its delicate flight patterns. March brings an interesting sight in Monmouthshire, Wales, UK when these resourceful insects are spotted feeding on bread and jam. Their insatiable appetite for sweet treats becomes evident as they eagerly indulge in this unexpected feast. An illustration from the 1860s captures the essence of these buzzing creatures with vivid colors and meticulous details. It serves as a reminder of how long humans have been intrigued by the natural world around them. Underneath an electron microscope's lens lies another captivating image - a close-up view of a common wasp revealing its intricate body structure. This microscopic perspective offers insight into their unique characteristics and adaptations. Perched elegantly on a green leaf with its wings spread wide open is yet another snapshot capturing the allure of this species. Its front view showcases its slender physique while highlighting its distinct markings. In Germany's Baden-Wuerttemberg region, both Vespula vulgaris (common wasp) and Vespula germanica (German or European wasp) make their presence felt amidst Stonecrop flowers. These industrious insects play an essential role in pollination while also reminding us to appreciate nature's diversity across different regions. Whether it be exploring new territories or simply observing their behavior up close through illustrations or photographs like those taken in Biberach an der Riss or Upper Swabia in Germany.