It is a large solitary wasp that preys on cicadas in North America. This wasp (Sphecius speciosus) is often referred to as the cicada hawk or the cicada killer. Eastern Cicada-killer Wasp Eastern Cicada-killer Wasp They are the only wasp species with yellow on their legs in the United States. They have black eyes and antennae with yellow legs. They have a black petiole and the thorax has yellow markings. The Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp (Sceliphron caementarium) is also known as the black and yellow mud dauber inside the United States. Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp They are constructed of decaying wood that is fragile.
Nests accommodate thousands of workers with large nests having up to 15,000 cells. They can grow to 16mm in body length and weigh approximately 0.04g. Queens are the largest, followed by males, and then workers. These wasps have black and yellow lines on their abdomen, head, and thorax. They will aggressively defend their hive against any threats. They are social wasps, living in colonies that comprise hundreds of individuals. Eastern Yellowjacket Eastern YellowjacketĮastern Yellowjackets (Vespula maculifrons) are common in eastern North America and are often seen nesting in buildings and recreational areas. The body is made up of black and yellow bands. There is very little variation among individuals with males having a wingspan of 13mm and females having a wingspan of 12mm. Dominant females are the egg layers with subordinate females being the workers.
The European Paper Wasp (Polistes dominula) is the most common black and yellow wasp you will encounter.
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