Common Wasp

Found in temperate regions worldwide, nesting in underground burrows, tree hollows, or human-made structures like attics and wall cavities.

Opportunistic feeders; adults consume sugary nectar and fruit, but hunt insects and spiders to feed protein to their larvae.

Eusocial insects living in complex annual colonies established by a single queen; they display high levels of social cooperation and defensive aggression near the nest.

Benefits the ecosystem as a natural pest controller by hunting other insects; risks include painful stings that can cause anaphylaxis in allergic individuals.