Appearance :
Variety of shapes and colors; can be
distinguished form bees by their smooth, rather than hairy,
bodies; 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch long.
Habits :
Exhibit predatory and scavenging behavior;
some species are solitary, while others live in colonies
which may number thousands of individuals.
Diet :
Primarily protein such as spiders and
soft-bodied insects, and small animals.
Reproduction :
Social wasps begin a nest with one queen laying all eggs for
colony; if a queen dies, a worker can take over egg-laying
function until colony produces new queen.
Other Information :
Very protective of their nests; will defend against invaders
with painful stings.
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