Vespidae Collection

Hornet (Vespa crabro) drinking at bird bath. Dorset, UK, July

Red wasp (Polistes carolina) in flight Lamar County, Texas, USA Controlled conditions. August

Hornet (Vespa crabro) close up of head

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

European hornet (Vespa crabro) worker in flight, Surrey, England, August

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Bald-faced hornet, Vespula maculata, emerging from nest, Ontario Date: 06/09/2007

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Paper Wasp starting to build a new nest - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia Date: 08-Aug-20

Southern yellowjacket (Vespula squamosa) in hibernaculum in log, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. April

Lesser paper wasp (Polistes dorsalis) on Goldenrod (Solidago sp)
Lesser paper wasp (Polistes dorsalis) on Goldenrod (Solidago sp.) flower, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Macro photo of a Wheelers Thistle Flower native to Arizona, United States of America, North America

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

Wasp (Vespula germanica) nectaring on Pineapple lily (Eucomis comosa). Pollen is deposited on underside of wasps hairy body and transferred to stigma of next flower visited

Illustration of Hornets and Wasps, from Arcana entomologica, or, Illustrations of new, rare, and interesting insects by J.O. Westwood, 1845

Hornet (Vespa crabro) close up of head

Wasps on nest, Bagerova Steppe, Kerch Peninsula, Crimea, Ukraine, July 2009

Musaceae plant Heliconia acuminata metamorphosis
Musaceae plant (Heliconia acuminata) with metamorphosis of southern armyworm (Spodoptera eridania), unidentified moth, and flying wasp

Sawfly species (Allantus scrophularia)

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

Paper Wasp, Polistes sp. front view

Two wasps, 3D graphics

Sawfly, larvae (Craesus septentrionalis)

Sawfly, larva (Craesus septentrionalis)

Larvae of the Sawfly (Craesus septentrionalis), developmental stage of an insect

Larva of the Sawfly (Craesus septentrionalis)

Nest of European Paper Wasp -Polistes dominula-, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Hornet -Vespa crabro- resting on a leaf, Limburg, Hesse, Germany, Europe

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

Hornet -Vespa crabro-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

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

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

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

Fen Mason Wasp (Odynerus simillimus) adult, taking prey to nest chamber, Sutton Fen RSPB Reserve, The Broads, Norfolk, England, July

Fen Mason Wasp (Odynerus simillimus) nest chimney, Sutton Fen RSPB Reserve, The Broads, Norfolk, England, July

Asian Predatory Wasp (Vespa velutina) introduced species, two adults, feeding on Common Ivy (Hedera helix) flowers in autumn, Dordogne, France, November

European Potter Wasp (Ancistrocerus gazella) adult, resting on leaf, Oxfordshire, England, August

African Paper Wasp (Belonogaster sp. ) adult, resting on branch, Kafue N. P. Zambia, September
African Paper Wasp (Belonogaster sp.) adult, resting on branch, Kafue N.P. Zambia, September

Side view of European Hornet, Vespa crabro, perched on acorn

European Hornet (Vespa crabro) perched on branch, side view, close up

German Wasp (Vespula germanica) in profile

Wasp (Vespula vulgaris), in flight

Scolia procer, Mammoth Wasp, close up

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

Common Wasp (Vespula vulgaris), view from above

Paper wasps nest
Paper wasps (Polistes bischoffi) nest. Paper wasps gather fibres from dead wood and plant stems, which they mix with saliva to produce a papery material that they use to construct water-resistant

Paper wasp (Polistes nimpha) near a puddle. Paper wasps gather fibres from dead wood and plant stems, which they mix with saliva to produce a papery material that they use to construct

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

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"Discover the Fascinating World of Vespidae: Hornets, Wasps, and Yellowjackets" A majestic Hornet (Vespa crabro) finds refreshment at a bird bath in Dorset, UK during a sunny July day. Get up close and personal with the intricate head of a Hornet (Vespa crabro), revealing its captivating features. Witness the beauty of nature as a Common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) gracefully flies towards a vibrant fuchsia flower in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland. In Surrey, England's August skies, an industrious European hornet (Vespa crabro) worker soars through the air with purpose. Delve into the world with this stunning macro photograph capturing every detail of Southern yellowjacket (Vespula squamosa) hibernating within a log in Philadelphia. Lesser paper wasp (Polistes dorsalis) perches delicately on Goldenrod flowers (Solidago sp), showcasing their delicate yet resilient nature against Arizona's backdrop. Behold the enchanting Wheelers Thistle Flower native to Arizona - captured magnificently through macro photography that reveals its intricate details and vibrant colors. In Monmouthshire, Wales during March's awakening springtime, witness a Common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) indulging in bread and jam - an unexpected culinary delight. Marvel at the sight of a Wasp (Vespula germanica) nectaring on Pineapple lily flowers (Eucomis comosa), blending elegance with nature's sweetness. Step back in time as you explore an illustration from Arcana entomologica depicting various species of Hornets and Wasps - offering insight into their diverse forms found across different regions.