Common Yellowjacket

Nests are typically found underground or in hollow structures such as wall voids, attics, and hollow logs.

Adults feed on sugar-rich foods like nectar and fruit, while larvae are fed protein from insects and scavenged meat.

Eusocial insects with a clear caste system; they are highly defensive of their nests and become more aggressive in late summer and autumn.

Risk: Possesses a painful sting that can cause anaphylaxis in allergic individuals. Benefit: Provides natural pest control by preying on many agricultural and garden pests.