European Paper Wasp

Natural Habitat

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

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

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

Risks & Benefits

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

Identified on: 6/26/2026