No, not usually.
Most likely a Tarantula Hawk, a type of spider-eating wasp. If it's large, slow moving, and seemingly not too afraid of you ... that's probably it. It is non-aggressive and won't sting unless you grab it or something, so leave it be, it will eat spiders!
A black and white bee may refer to a bumblebee species like the common Eastern Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa virginica), which has a black and white coloring. Bumblebees are generally not aggressive and will only sting if they feel threatened or provoked, so they are safe to be around as long as you do not disturb them.
The white hornet, also known as the aerial yellowjacket, is a species of social wasp found in North America. They are larger than the common yellowjacket and are known for their aggressive behavior and painful sting. White hornets build aerial nests typically in trees or shrubs.
blackjaket. *Depending on where you are located, it could be any of 4 varieties of hornet. They include the White Yellowjacket (D. albida), Northern Yellowjacket (D. arctica), Blackjacket (V. consobrina), and Baldfaced hornet (Dolichovespula maculata). We in the central states are most familiar with the Bald-faced hornet. It is sometimes also referred to as the white-faced hornet, but, like the others, is a variety of yellowjacket. Its nest is easily recognizable, what we think of as a "typical" hornet's nest, a gray "paper" structure with several layers of combs inside. A mature nest can be bigger than a basketball, usually pear-shaped, with an entrance hole near the bottom. Bald-faced hornets rarely attack a human. They are happy going about their business killing other insects, including other yellowjackets, as a source of food for their larvae. Usually, a person will assume that because of their superior size, they are more dangerous and aggressive that the Yellowjacket. Actually the opposite is true.
Hornets do not buzz like bees. While both insects can produce a buzzing sound, hornets typically have a higher-pitched and deeper buzz compared to bees. Additionally, hornets are generally larger and more aggressive than bees.
No, bald-faced hornets do not have the ability to remember faces.
Yes, bald-faced hornets can remember individuals within their colony.
Yes, bald-faced hornets do not reuse their nests. They build new nests each year.
No, they aren't rare in North America, but maybe in other continents.
Hornets should be killed with a very strong spray. Do not attempt to break the nest down as this will cause a swarm of angry hornets.
Most likely a Tarantula Hawk, a type of spider-eating wasp. If it's large, slow moving, and seemingly not too afraid of you ... that's probably it. It is non-aggressive and won't sting unless you grab it or something, so leave it be, it will eat spiders!
Most bees are not aggressive. Hornets and wasps are aggressive. If you have hornets, avoid that area or spray them.
A black and white bee may refer to a bumblebee species like the common Eastern Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa virginica), which has a black and white coloring. Bumblebees are generally not aggressive and will only sting if they feel threatened or provoked, so they are safe to be around as long as you do not disturb them.
The bald-faced hornet is a black and white hornet that you can find hovering close to the ground. These hornets are common across the United States.
It may be European Hornets
The white hornet, also known as the aerial yellowjacket, is a species of social wasp found in North America. They are larger than the common yellowjacket and are known for their aggressive behavior and painful sting. White hornets build aerial nests typically in trees or shrubs.
blackjaket. *Depending on where you are located, it could be any of 4 varieties of hornet. They include the White Yellowjacket (D. albida), Northern Yellowjacket (D. arctica), Blackjacket (V. consobrina), and Baldfaced hornet (Dolichovespula maculata). We in the central states are most familiar with the Bald-faced hornet. It is sometimes also referred to as the white-faced hornet, but, like the others, is a variety of yellowjacket. Its nest is easily recognizable, what we think of as a "typical" hornet's nest, a gray "paper" structure with several layers of combs inside. A mature nest can be bigger than a basketball, usually pear-shaped, with an entrance hole near the bottom. Bald-faced hornets rarely attack a human. They are happy going about their business killing other insects, including other yellowjackets, as a source of food for their larvae. Usually, a person will assume that because of their superior size, they are more dangerous and aggressive that the Yellowjacket. Actually the opposite is true.