European Paper Wasp

Gardens, woodlands, and urban areas; nests frequently found under eaves, within pipes, or on man-made structures.

Adults feed on nectar while larvae are fed chewed-up insects like caterpillars and flies caught by the workers.

Social wasps that build open-celled paper nests; they are active during the day and have a hierarchical colony structure led by a queen.

Benefits the ecosystem by controlling pest populations; can pose a risk to humans via painful stings which may cause allergic reactions.