Wasps first appeared in the fossil record in the Jurassic, and diversified into many surviving superfamilies by the Cretaceous. They are a successful and diverse group of insects with tens …

Dec 19, 2025 · Wasps are a diverse group of insects with over 100,000 species, many of which are solitary rather than social. They can be found in a variety of habitats and have a wide …

May 30, 2025 · There are types of wasps that build nests underground, some that live in solitary splendor and others that are downright helpful to your garden. Wasps are as diverse as they …

These wasps are renowned for their unique lifestyle, especially their hunting ritual, which involves paralyzing spiders using their venom and using them as live food for their larvae.

Jun 12, 2025 · Wasps are one of nature’s most diverse and fascinating insects—ranging from social stingers like hornets and yellowjackets to solitary hunters like tarantula hawks and mud …

Jun 16, 2025 · Wasps are more than just buzzing insects that show up at picnics. With their unique colors, behaviors, and roles in nature, these flying insects are actually fascinating and …

Feb 17, 2025 · What Are Wasps? When you think of wasps, you might first think of an insect that wants to sting you. However, of the thousands of species of wasps in North America, most are …

Mar 20, 2024 · Wasps are super successful organisms having proliferated over 280 million years to become, arguably, the largest order of insects—the Hymenoptera (wasps, bees and ants). …

Wasps are divided into two primary subgroups: social and solitary. Social wasps account for only about a thousand species and include formidable colony-builders, like yellow jackets and hornets.

In this article we break down 21 major types of wasps, grouping them into easily recognizable categories so you can quickly identify what you’re dealing with. Let’s have a look! 1. Velvet …