‘Monster’ nest of over 200,000 wasps destroyed
"It sounded a bit like they had a Formula One car in the backyard." ...
Giant wasp nest with 200,000 wasps destroyed in South Auckland
A “monster” wasp nest in South Auckland has been destroyed, with exterminators taking two days to get rid of over 200,000 wasps. The multi-generational nest was in a conifer tree on a farm in Karaka ...
'Frighteningly large' wasp nest found in Auckland
A massive wasp nest in South Auckland has been destroyed with exterminators taking two days to get rid of over 200,000 wasps. The "frighteningly large" nest was in a conifer tree on a farm in Karaka.
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Tarantula hawks: The most painful wasp sting in the world explained
The largest species of tarantula hawk is Pepsis heros, which can reach up to 11 centimetres long. You can see a specimen of this large wasp from southeastern Peru at the Museum. It is in a display of ...
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What's really the point of wasps?
A new citizen science survey aims to shed light on that fixture of summertime in the outdoors: the wasp. Though much maligned, these fascinating creatures perform a vital ecological role, say ...
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Scientists: Why we should appreciate wasps
German wasps (Vespula germanica) are very similar in appearance to the yellow-jacket, though very slightly bigger. Hornets build large nests of a paper-like material made from chewed wood mixed ...
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Tarantula hawks: The most painful wasp sting in the world explained
The largest species of tarantula hawk is Pepsis heros, which can reach up to 11 centimetres long. You can see a specimen of this large wasp from southeastern Peru at the Museum. It is in a display of ...