Wasps, Hornets & Bee Mimics

bubble of venom on the tip of a wasps' stinger
Wasps

Wasp Sting

Wasp stingers are tiny, pointed barbs at the end of the wasp’s abdomen used for stinging. Venom sacs are located inside the abdomen and contain toxic venom that causes the reaction associated with a wasp sting.

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tarantula hawk eating a big brown tarantula
Wasps

What Is a Tarantula Hawk? 

Tarantula Hawk Classification Class: Insecta Order: Hymenoptera Family: Pompilidae Genus: Pepsis and Hemipepsis Species: Many A tarantula hawk is one of the largest wasps on

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close up shot of a hornet's nest with hornets at the entrance
Hornets

Hornet’s Nest

Hornet nests are marvels of natural engineering, attracting much interest from scientists. Hornets are the largest type of wasp, belonging to the same family as

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A great black wasp on a bright orange flower
Wasps

What Is a Great Black Wasp? 

Great Black Wasp Classification Class: Insecta Order: Hymenoptera Family: Sphecidae Genus: Sphex Species: Sphex pensylvanicus The Great Black Wasp’s scientific name is Sphex pensylvanicus [1].

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Close-up of Asian giant hornet
Hornets

Asian Giant Hornets

Asian Giant Hornet Classification Class: Hexapoda (Insecta) Order: Hymenoptera Family: Vespidae Genus: Vespa Species: Vespa mandarinia Asian giant hornets are the largest known species of

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A four-toothed mason wasp
Wasps

Four-Toothed Mason Wasps

Four-Toothed Mason Wasp Classification Class: Insecta Order: Hymenoptera Family: Vespidae Genus: Monobia Species: Monobia quadridens The four-toothed mason wasp is a species of wasp known

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