Understanding Wasps

The video explains that wasps are distinct from bees and ants, with tens of thousands of species. Wasps are divided into social and solitary types, with only about 1,000 social species. Wasps vary greatly in size and are beneficial for controlling pests and pollinating figs. They build nests in various materials, and most live for about a year. Wasps come in many colors and have influenced fashion. Despite their benefits, wasps can still be intimidating. The video encourages further exploration of wasps.

What are the two main groups into which wasps are classified?

• Aggressive and passive wasps

• Social and solitary wasps

• Flying and non-flying wasps

• Large and small wasps

Approximately how many species of wasps are social?

• 10,000

• 1,000

• 100,000

• 500

What is the size range of wasps?

• 0.1 inch to 1 inch

• 0.005 inch to 2 inches

• 0.05 inch to 4 inches

• 0.01 inch to 3 inches

Why are wasps considered beneficial?

• They produce honey

• They are harmless to humans

• They help control insect populations

• They pollinate all flowers

What material do paper wasps use to build their nests?

• Wood fiber and saliva

• Leaves

• Sand

• Mud

Where do many wasp species build their nests?

• Inside houses

• On water surfaces

• Underground

• In trees

What do solitary wasps do after emerging from hibernation?

• Produce honey

• Join a colony

• Construct nests and fill them with nutrients for their young

• Migrate to warmer regions

How long do most social wasps live outside of the tropics?

• About a year

• Several years

• A few weeks

• A few months

What is a common physical characteristic of wasps?

• Broad waist

• Narrow waist

• Short legs

• Round body

What colors can wasps be?

• Only red and blue

• Only green and brown

• Black, yellow, red, blue, and more

• Only black and yellow