Pictured here is a red paper wasp, one of 22 species of paper wasps known to exist in North America. Paper wasps are so called because they build paper nests. I once observed one carefully cutting ...

Wasps are some of the most misunderstood creatures on the planet, but you definitely do not want to harass them. Although the ubiquitous insects are quite pretty — northern paper wasps, for example, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Wasps aren’t complete villains, though, because they are potential pollinators and can help with insect ...

In a series of studies over more than 20 years, evolutionary biologists have demonstrated that paper wasps, despite their tiny brains, have an impressive capacity to learn, remember and make social ...

Wasps are often feared and respected for their ability to sting. Some species may become aggressive if closely approached or disturbed. Others will not sting people or animals until after direct ...

You may have an ally in your garden and not even realize it. Right this very minute, paper wasps are likely on patrol in your garden constantly looking for insects to hunt down and kill. The purpose ...

Explore the intricate design of a giant paper wasp nest as we cast it in epoxy resin and cut it in half using a 60,000 PSI ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Some creatures get VIP invitations to our backyards—you may plant a garden to attract butterflies or ...