探検昆虫

Eastern Yellowjacket

Vespula maculifrons

The Eastern Yellowjacket is a small, buzzing insect that loves to fly around in the summer. They are known for their bright yellow and black stripes and can be found in many places, especially near food.

生息地: Urban areas

外見

The Eastern Yellowjacket has a sleek, segmented body with vivid alternating black and yellow bands across its abdomen. It features a distinct narrow waist and clear, membranous wings. Its smooth body, lacking significant hair, helps differentiate it from fuzzy bees.

AnimaliaArthropodaInsectaHymenopteraVespidaeVespula
Eastern Yellowjacket
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Eastern Yellowjacket

カテゴリ

昆虫

レア度

Common

危険度

3/5 · 中程度

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おもしろい事実

Only the queen survives winter to start a brand new colony each spring!

Some yellowjackets can recognize individual faces of other colony members!

Their nests are built from chewed-up wood fibers, making them look like paper homes!

They act as tiny cleanup crews, removing dead insects and food scraps from nature!

特殊能力

能力

Multi-Sting Power

Eastern Yellowjacket can sting multiple times because its stinger is smooth, helping it defend its nest without harm.

能力

Pest Patrol

Eastern Yellowjacket can hunt many insect pests, helping to control populations of flies and caterpillars in its habitat.

能力

Sweet Tooth Seeker

Eastern Yellowjacket can quickly find sugary treats, which helps power its high-energy activities and feed its larvae.

サイズと詳細

翼開長
20-30 mm
サイズ
10-16 mm
寿命
12-22 日
飛行速度
25 km/h
脚の数
6
コロニーの大きさ
4000

食性と食事

Eastern Yellowjackets are opportunistic hunters and scavengers, feeding on both protein and sugars.

年齢による違い: Adults primarily consume sugars for energy, while larvae require protein brought back by workers.

主な食物

  • flies
  • caterpillars
  • spiders
  • nectar
  • fallen fruits
  • carrion

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

eaten by

Eastern Kingbird

Tyrannus tyrannus

Birds may prey on foraging adults.

eaten by

Raccoon

Procyon lotor

Mammals sometimes dig up and consume entire nests.

hunts

Spongy Moth

Lymantria dispar

Larvae are a protein source for developing yellowjacket young.

hunts

House Fly

Musca domestica

Yellowjackets actively capture and eat these common flies.

特徴

別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

安全性

危険度

3/5 · 中程度

If you see a yellowjacket, stay calm and don't swat at it. Just walk away slowly.

よくある質問

Eastern Yellowjacketの翼開長は何ですか?

20-30 mm

Eastern Yellowjacketのサイズは何ですか?

10-16 mm

Eastern Yellowjacketの寿命は何ですか?

12-22 日

Eastern Yellowjacketの飛行速度は何ですか?

25 km/h

Eastern Yellowjacketは何を食べますか?

Eastern Yellowjackets are opportunistic hunters and scavengers, feeding on both protein and sugars.

Eastern Yellowjacketは通常どこに生息していますか?

Urban areas

Eastern Yellowjacketはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

Eastern Yellowjacketの脚の数は何ですか?

6

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