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The three most commonly encountered are hornets, paper wasps and yellow jackets.
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Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
In general, social wasp (yellowjacket, paper wasp, and hornet) nest members die each winter, and nests are not repaired or reused the following year.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025
The yellowjackets, paper wasps, hornets, and even honey bees are wandering around looking for easy-to-lick spots of honeydew and ignoring the lanternflies themselves.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 7 Nov. 2024
Arizona's warm climate supports a lengthy wasp season, with common species including yellowjackets, paper wasps and hornets.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 16 Aug. 2024
When people approach too closely or disturb their nest, paper wasps may sting in defense.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 16 Aug. 2024
Yellowjackets and paper wasps are the two most common social wasp species in Northern California, Kimsey said.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 21 July 2024
Mustard yellow paper wasps Wasps with yellow bodies and brown markings.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 14 Feb. 2024
This time of year, hornets, yellowjackets, and paper wasps are all building new nest sites.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2024
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Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
In general, social wasp (yellowjacket, paper wasp, and hornet) nest members die each winter, and nests are not repaired or reused the following year.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025
The yellowjackets, paper wasps, hornets, and even honey bees are wandering around looking for easy-to-lick spots of honeydew and ignoring the lanternflies themselves.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 7 Nov. 2024
Arizona's warm climate supports a lengthy wasp season, with common species including yellowjackets, paper wasps and hornets.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 16 Aug. 2024
When people approach too closely or disturb their nest, paper wasps may sting in defense.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 16 Aug. 2024
Yellowjackets and paper wasps are the two most common social wasp species in Northern California, Kimsey said.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 21 July 2024
Mustard yellow paper wasps Wasps with yellow bodies and brown markings.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 14 Feb. 2024
This time of year, hornets, yellowjackets, and paper wasps are all building new nest sites.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2024
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“Paper wasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paper%20wasp. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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