We’ve all seen wasps flying forwards, but what about backwards? Wasps can fly backward and have been documented doing so as a way of orientating themselves so that they can … Read more

Have you ever considered eating wasps? well, it seems many other people certainly have. Wasp larvae from hebo wasps are traditionally eaten in Japan. In Kushihara and the surrounding region, … Read more

Despite wasps being fascinating most people do not want them around their house. Anecdotally peppermint has long been held to have a deterrent effect but just how effective is it … Read more

Wasps like other insects perceive their environment in very different ways to humans. You may have wondered just what exactly wasps can see. Wasps have five eyes. They have two … Read more

We have all seen the bumblebee with its coat of fur but when it comes to wasps it is much less clear. Most wasps only have very fine hair on … Read more

You may have wondered if wasps have queens. Social wasps have queens that are fundamental to the establishment and coordination of wasp colonies. The queens carrying sperm from the previous … Read more

Think you know wasps? See how many of these facts below you knew. 1. Male wasps can’t sting Only female wasps can sting. The sting is part of the female … Read more

wasps have been around for a very long time. The fact that modern humans have only been around for about 200,000 years makes it even more remarkable. Solitary wasps lived … Read more