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  2. Stinger - Wikipedia

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    The description of barbed or unbarbed is not precise: there are barbs on the stings of yellowjacket wasps and the Mexican honey wasp, but the barbs are so small that the wasp can sometimes withdraw its sting apparatus from victim's skin. [7] The stings of some wasps, such as those of the Polistes versicolor, contain relatively large amounts of ...

  3. Characteristics of common wasps and bees - Wikipedia

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    Barbed. Kills bee; [g] continues pumping. Smooth; can repeat. Retracts. Sting Pain [3] 2 2 1.5–3 depending on species 2 (Vespula pensylvanica) 2 2.x 4.0+ [4] [failed verification] Lights Not attracted to lights at night unless nest is disturbed, or light is placed near hive, or bee is sick. [5] Attracted to lights at night [6] [7] Lives in

  4. It’s a ‘big year for wasps’ in California. Here’s why and how ...

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    Wasps come in a variety of colors — from yellow and black to red and blue — and are split into two primary groups: social and solitary. Most wasps are solitary, non-stinging insects that do ...

  5. Synoeca septentrionalis - Wikipedia

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    Synoeca septentrionalis exhibits a blackish or dark blue color and has a metallic-like appearance. [1] Their wings are also quite large and are entirely infuscate. [1] Their metasomal tergum (a portion of the abdomen) and sternum both exhibit erect hairs, and their clypeus is imprinted with an area that resembles a dark triangle. [1]

  6. Polistes apachus - Wikipedia

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    Another wasp, Pachysomoides fulvus, is an ectoparasitoid of Polistes apachus [8] and other paper wasps in the United States. Pachysomoides fulvus lays eggs on the larvae of Polistes apachus . This especially affects new nests with only one foundress, as the queen must therefore leave the nest to find food.

  7. Hornet - Wikipedia

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    As with other wasps, death due to a single sting on the skin only occurs when an allergy is present, and serious outcomes with Asian giant hornet stings in China and Japan are only documented with many stings or anaphylactic shock due to an existing allergy. [12] People who are allergic to wasp venom may also be allergic to hornet stings.

  8. Dasymutilla occidentalis - Wikipedia

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    It can be recognized by its distinctive coloring, black with bright red on the upper side of the head, thorax, and abdomen. [4] They are quick-moving and often take a defensive posture when threatened. Unlike the females, males have dark, translucent wings and do not possess a stinger. [6] [2] [3]

  9. “The Masked Singer” runner-up Wasp talks new album ... - AOL

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    The same thing that Wasp had to do is have imagination, and it's like merging the voice with the costume and the songs with the costume and the intention of the art direction, all of it. It's all ...