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Home > Beneficial Insects > Predatory Wasps

Predatory Wasps

Description:

  • generally 1/4 inch or more in length
  • many species that vary in size, color and shape
  • many are brightly colored
  • may be robust or have thread “waists”
  • all have four wings

Prey attacked:

  • most are capable of stinging
  • may collect large numbers of insects to provision their nests
  • some aid in pollination

 

 

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