There are nearly 300 types of wasps worldwide.
The most common of these include:
* Fig wasps - agaonidae * Cuckoo wasps - Chrysididae * Sand wasps (Cicada killer wasp) - Crabronidae * Gall wasps - Cynipidae * Velvet ants - (mutillidae * Fairyflies - Mymaridae * Spider wasps - Pompilidae * Digger wasps - Sphecidae * Flower wasps - Tiphiidae * Honets - Vaspidae * Paper wasps * Pollen wasps * Yellowjackets
Yes, sand wasps have the ability to sting if they feel threatened. They are solitary wasps and typically only sting when defending their nests or if they are handled roughly.
Wasps don't usually bite, they sting. Wasp is some cases can bite and sting at the same time.
Unless you are allergic to it, no.
Usually, yes. I would know, I've been stung by a wasp, it ain't fun. If you're allergic, it can be even more unpleasant. And it depends on what kind of wasp. But all-in-all, yes, wasp stings hurt.
Wasps do not intentionally sting themselves. When a wasp stings, it releases a chemical that can attract other wasps, which is why they are cautious about stinging. However, in some cases, a wasp may end up accidentally stinging itself while trying to sting something else.
they dont, only bees do.
Yes, queen wasps can sting. The sting of a queen wasp is typically more painful and potent than that of worker wasps.
Yes. The sting in wasps and bees is a modified ovipositor, an organ that only females have.
Some people have a euphoric/mildly hallucinogenic reaction to bee sting(s). I dont recall hearing the same about wasps.
sting.. it hurts!
A sting.
Baby wasps are grubs. When they eventually change into adult wasps, that is when they can sting.
Yes, sand wasps have the ability to sting if they feel threatened. They are solitary wasps and typically only sting when defending their nests or if they are handled roughly.
Wasps and Bee's are insects that sting.
Unlike bees, wasps have a smooth sting and can easily withdraw it after stinging. They can also sting more than once.
no
They can do, although they will only do that if they can't escape.