TED-ED: Licking bees and pulping trees: The reign of a wasp queen - Kenny Coogan

The video follows the life cycle of a wasp queen, from her emergence in spring to the establishment of a new colony. It details her challenges, such as finding food and building a nest, and highlights the role of wasps in the ecosystem. As the colony grows, workers take over duties, allowing the queen to focus on laying eggs. The video concludes with the preparation of a new generation of queens and the decline of the hive as winter approaches.

What challenges do sleeping wasp queens face during hibernation?

Describe the process the queen goes through to build her nest.

How does the queen sustain herself while caring for her brood?

What role do wasps play in the ecosystem according to the text?

Explain the significance of the new generation of queens and drones.

What happens to the hive as summer ends and autumn begins?

What is the fate of the queen wasp at the end of her life cycle?