common wasp
Picnic-crashing insect
The common wasp is a yellow-and-black striped stinging insect found throughout Europe and parts of Asia, known for building papery nests and becoming aggressive around food in late summer.
Unlike bees, wasps can sting repeatedly.
The term distinguishes this species from other wasps when precision matters: The common wasp is responsible for most stings in Britain.
- stingSharp wound from insect
- yellowHue between green and orange
- blackDarkest possible hue
- stripedHaving contrasting bands
- yellow jacketGround-nesting stinging insect
nest · paper nest · buzzing · venom · swarm · picnic · picnic basket · outdoor dining · paper · queen · hive · angry · summer · late summer · garden · beer garden · hornet · insect
common, commonly, commonality, commonness, commons, commoner, uncommon, uncommonly, wasp