Paper Wasp Behavior and Development

The video explores the life of paper wasps, focusing on their nest construction using plant fibers and saliva. It explains the hierarchy within the colony, where workers gather food and expand the nest, while 'guides' lay eggs and lead. Communication among wasps is primarily through smell. The video also details how rhythmic drumming by guides influences larvae development, determining whether they become workers or guides. The fattest larvae become guides, and upon maturity, they cover their cells in silk and emerge as adults ready to assume their roles.

What materials do paper wasps use to construct their nests?

• Wood and water

• Plant fibers and saliva

• Sand and clay

• Mud and leaves

In the hierarchy of paper wasps, what is the primary role of the workers?

• To communicate with other insects

• To lead the colony

• To gather food and expand the nest

• To lay eggs

How do paper wasps primarily communicate with each other?

• Through smell

• Through sound

• Through touch

• Through visual signals

What action by the gynes influences the development of larvae into workers?

• Feeding them more food

• Drumming on the cell walls

• Exposing them to sunlight

• Covering them in silk

What determines whether a larva becomes a worker or a gyne?

• The temperature of the nest

• The type of food they eat

• The frequency of drumming on their cell

• The amount of sunlight they receive

What happens to larvae when they are close to maturity?

• They become leaders

• They leave the nest

• They cover their cells in silk

• They start gathering food

How long does it take for larvae to emerge as adults after covering their cells in silk?

• A month

• Two weeks

• A week

• A few days

What responsibilities do adult wasps take on after emerging?

• Taking on family responsibilities

• Leaving the colony

• Becoming queens

• Building new nests