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When a wasp dies what happens to its sting? Is wasp still able to sting after dying? These are very interesting questions. In order to answer them, we need to learn about how the wasp stinger works. It is not that complicated as it seems and this information will help us to better understand the … Read more

For most people, the word “wasp” elicits a scary yet confusing image. Most people will often confuse a wasp with a bee. Well, wasps are slender with a particularly narrow waist. Their bodies are shiny and smooth, and they have six extremely slim legs. One question usually abounds in the minds of most people, are … Read more

It’s very interesting to know whether wasps are older than the dinosaurs, as they managed to not only evolve through time but also outlive dinosaurs. And the fossils – the mineralized remains of dead organisms – state that the wasps are quite old. The dinosaurs appeared on earth around 245 million years ago, while the … Read more

Wasps are known for disrupting summer picnics, generating anxiety in people of getting stung, and cause some major uncertainty. In addition to this unfounded fear, there are many other misconceptions about these insects. A lot of people wonder how wasps lay their eggs and some have even heard that there are parasitic wasps that place … Read more

Wasps and bees are two species that are often seen in summer when playing outdoors or having a picnic. Seeing them at the same spot is rare, but can happen. So, people often think that wasps and bees can live together without any problems, but it turns out that this is far from the truth. … Read more

Figs are trees with a special characteristic, as some species need small wasps for pollination, that in turn enter the fruit to lay their eggs in it. But the wasps cannot place their offspring into this special fruit – so there are no wasp eggs in your figs. You won’t find wasps in your fig … Read more

Wasps are particularly active in summer and at high temperatures. Nest building is in full swing and the great need for food often brings them to our tables and gardens. But how well do wasps tolerate heat? Do they even die at a certain temperature? Wasps are cold-blooded and do have only limited possibilities for … Read more

Wasps are the least popular insects when it comes to outdoor activities. Their presence often causes discomfort and the (latent) fear of being stung. A clash usually takes place in the sunshine, since humans rarely organize a picnic in storms. But how do wasps and hornets actually behave when it rains? Can wet wasps fly … Read more

Wasps are normal in the warm season and we encounter them every day when we are outdoors. Their coexistence and behavior are fascinating and amazing at the same time and so we ask many questions about their flight behavior, nest building, and flight times. But also about aspects of daily life such as: Do wasps … Read more