Vespula Collection

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

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Yellow Jacket munching on Salmon. Date: 26/03/2009

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

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

Curtis British Entomology Plate 760
Hymenoptera: Vespa rufa = Vespula rufa (Anchor-faced Wasp) [Plant: Polycarpon tetraphyllum (Four-leaved Allseed)] Date: 1824-39

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 Common Wasp (Vespula vulgaris)

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Common wasp - at nest (Vespula vulgaris) Date:

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Common wasp - at nest (Vespula vulgaris) Date:

Tree Wasp (Dolichovespula sylvestris) adult worker, covered with pollen after feeding in campanula flower, Herefordshire, England, July

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

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

Wasps - building nest on disused nest box UK
MAB-1319 Wasps - building nest on disused nest box UK Vespula sp. Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Wasps building nest in disused nesting box - Cotswolds UK
MAB-1318 Wasps building nest in disused nesting box Cotswolds UK Vespula sp Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

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The world of vespula, or common wasps, is a fascinating one. From the lush fields of Banbridge in Northern Ireland to the log-filled hibernaculum in Philadelphia, these buzzing creatures can be found in various corners of our planet. In Curtis British Entomology Plate 760, we catch a glimpse of the Southern yellowjacket snugly nestled within its winter hideaway. But it's not just their habitats that captivate us; it's also their diverse feeding habits. A Vespula vulgaris gracefully flutters towards a vibrant fuchsia flower in County Down, while another indulges in a delectable feast of bread and jam in Monmouthshire, Wales. These resourceful insects even find nectar on unexpected blooms like the Pineapple lily (Eucomis comosa), as captured by an avid observer. Illustrations bring these creatures to life with intricate details showcasing the beauty and intricacy of each species. The Common Wasp (Vespula vulgaris) takes center stage as its distinct features are meticulously portrayed for all to admire. Meanwhile, Dolichovespula sylvestris reveals its awe-inspiring mass emergence from nest entrances in Powys, Wales. Adult males and new queens take flight together into a world full of possibilities and unknown adventures. Lastly, we witness nature's artistry at play as a pollen-covered worker wasp revels after feasting on campanula flowers. This Tree Wasp (Dolichovespula sylvestris) becomes an unwitting carrier for plant life while going about its daily tasks. In every corner of our world, vespulas remind us that even seemingly small creatures have stories worth telling. Their presence adds vibrancy to our surroundings and reminds us to appreciate the wonders that lie right beneath our noses - if only we take the time to observe them closely enough.