Yellowjacket

Found in gardens, forests, and human settlements; nests in the ground, in cavities, or on structures.

Larvae eat insects and meat; adults feed on nectar, fruit juices, and sugar.

Highly social insects living in colonies with a queen; they are aggressive defenders of their nest.

Possess a painful sting that can cause allergic reactions in some humans. They are beneficial as predators of agricultural pests.