Yellowjacket

Found in temperate and tropical regions worldwide; they build paper nests underground, inside hollow trees, or in wall voids of buildings.

Adults feed primarily on sugary substances like nectar, fruit juices, and human foods, while they feed protein sources (other insects and meats) to their larvae.

Eusocial insects living in colonies with a queen and workers. They are active during the day and can become quite aggressive if their nest is disturbed or when foraging around human food in late summer and autumn.

Risks include painful stings which can trigger severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Benefits include acting as natural predators of various pest insects, contributing to pest control in gardens and agricultural settings.