That is why Northern Paper Wasp nests are often found on and around homes. They are very social and need a good supply of wood to use for their nests.
This is one of the most common types of wasp. You can tell them apart from ants by their straight antennae. Mutillid Wasps are a solitary type of wasp, meaning they don’t build big colonies. Their sting is one of the worst on the planet. These little guys are easy to mistake for ants, but don’t underestimate them. Once the Leucospid larvae hatches it will begin eating all the other eggs, which makes them a good source of pest control. That’s because they lay their eggs in the nests of other similar insects. If other bees and wasps are around there is a good chance that female Leucospid wasps are too. They also have large hind legs and are mostly hairless. The yellow and black Leucospid Wasp looks like a bee but has a large, bulbous bottom half and hints of purple in its wing. These insects look much more harmful than they actually are and aren’t very aggressive. Its body is very cylindrical and almost entirely black, while the wings are a dark gold color. The Horntail Wasp has a very distinctive look. They will dig deep tunnels into the ground so the only time you’ll see them is when they are flying around flowers looking for nectar to eat. It is a very vividly colored insect with bright yellow, orange and purple on its body and legs. The Great Golden Digger Wasp is one insect you don’t have to be afraid of because they are really docile. The Four-Toothed Mason Wasp makes a home out of the abandoned nests of carpenter ants and mud daubers. They too prey on garden-killing caterpillars. This wasp is almost entirely jet black with a few white bands, and looks very similar to the Bald-faced Wasp.
The females can sting, however the males lack a stinger. They are helpful in the garden because they eat plant-destroying beetles.
The bright yellow and black bands and shiny wings make the Five-Banded Tiphiid Wasps easy to spot. Once the larvae hatch they’ll begin eating the other little bees, wasps and insects that share their home. They lay their eggs in another insects’ nests and leave the egg raising to others. Unlike other wasps, the Cuckoo Wasp has a metallic blue and green coloring. The Cuckoo Wasp is small, but you can see it from a mile away. In addition to other insects, the Common Thread Waisted Wasp also eats nectar and don’t usually sting. They may be pretty, but they are quick and vicious when it comes to stunning their prey. This wasp has an extremely thin body that resembles a dragonfly. The Blue-Winged Wasp is non-aggressive and actually protects gardens from the Japanese beetle. They are black from the waist up, but their bottom half it is mostly yellow-orange. Blue-Winged WaspĪlthough the name suggests otherwise, the wings of this wasp are actually black. The balls are crudely attached to make nests that are often found under bridges, beams, and awnings. They will roll up balls of mud then hollow out the center for their eggs. The mud part of the name comes from how this wasp makes its nest. It’s not as aggressive as other types of wasps, but if provoked they will sting. The body of the Black and Yellow Mud Dauber is almost solid black while the legs are completely yellow. Early extermination is important because these highly social wasps can build colonies with up to 400 insects. Luckily the Bald-faced Hornet prefers to build its nest in trees and shrubs rather than the overhangs of homes. Their above ground nest is a greyish paper material that’s shaped like a football. But these guys are easily agitated and will sting repeatedly once they start. Bald-faced Hornets aren’t all bad since they prey on other yellow jackets and flies. They are typically 12-15mm long, however the queen can grow to 20mm. This insect is a part of the yellow jacket family, but it is mainly black with yellow bands on its bottom. They are testy little creatures that will make a home in or on your home then expect you to respect their space.īelow is a quick guide to the wasps you will find in the Cotton State. There are many different types of wasps buzzing around Alabama, but no matter what you call them they are all predatory flying insects that you probably don’t want to have around. Wasps are known by many names – hornets, yellow jackets, dirt dauber.
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