While their sting is not typically fatal to humans, it is widely considered one of the most painful insect stings on the planet. Paper wasps are slender, social wasps, typically with reddish-brown or ...

The venom from paper wasp stings can cause allergic reactions in some individuals, leading to swelling, pain and, in severe cases, anaphylaxis. 5. Warrior Wasp (Synoeca) ...

Here are some common social wasps that are known to sting: Mostly brown with some yellow markings, paper wasps could be mistaken for yellowjackets, but they have a thinner waist. They build paper ...

Yellow jackets can be quite aggressive, and sometimes sting unprovoked—it’s better to watch out for your own safety first! Paper wasps are larger than yellow jackets. Paper wasps have long ...

Suddenly, the peace was interrupted by a loud buzzing from a paper wasp. The penduline tit is a specialist insect eater but the paper wasp possesses a potent sting, so it’s hard to say who had the ...

It’s hard to think of a less popular insect than the yellowjacket, maligned because they can sting. First, I should be clear that “yellowjacket” is an imprecise, generic common name that conceals a ...