Paper Wasp

Gardens, woodlands, eaves of buildings, and open fields where they construct umbrella-shaped paper nests.

Adults feed on nectar and plant sap; they hunt caterpillars and other insects to feed their larvae.

Eusocial insects living in small colonies. They are generally non-aggressive unless their nest is directly threatened.

Benefits include acting as a natural pest controller by hunting garden insects and pollinating flowers. Risks include painful stings if provoked, which can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.