Understanding Wasp Nests

What materials are commonly used by wasps to build their nests?

• Sand and pebbles

• Leaves and twigs

• Saliva and pulp

• Clay and mud

What is the primary function of the cells within a wasp nest?

• To store honey

• To house the queen

• To trap prey

• To serve as cribs for larvae

How do mason wasps provide food for their larvae?

• By catching fish

• By storing honey

• By collecting nectar

• By dropping off whole caterpillars

What is the purpose of the envelope layer in a wasp nest?

• To provide decoration

• To store water

• To attract other insects

• To protect the comb and maintain temperature

Why don't wasps produce honey like bees?

• They prefer to live underground

• They lack the necessary enzymes

• They are primarily meat eaters

• They are not pollinators