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Vespula

Vespula

9.9
A group of wasps that live together, including yellowjackets and common wasps
  • noun
  • /ˈvɛspjʊlə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Vespula genus includes the common yellowjacket found in North America.

Examples

  • A Vespula colony can contain thousands of individuals by the end of summer.

  • I spotted a Vespula nest in my backyard.

  • Researchers studied the nesting behavior of several Vespula species.

  • The Vespula species are known for their aggressive behavior.

  • A Vespula colony can contain thousands of individuals by the end of summer.

  • Researchers studied the nesting behavior of several Vespula species.

  • The Vespula genus includes the common yellowjacket found in North America.

Compounds

Vespula maculata
  • Specialized
9.9

A large black and white wasp often called the bald-faced hornet that makes big paper nests

Vespula maculifrons
  • Specialized
9.9

A small wasp with yellow marks that nests underground in North America

Vespula vulgaris
  • Specialized
8.2

A common wasp with yellow and black stripes that lives in large groups

Surface Forms

Vespula singular
Vespulae plural

Etymology

Vespula comes from the Latin word vespa meaning 'wasp' and the small ending -ula meaning 'little'. So Vespula literally means 'little wasp', which is a fitting name for a group of wasps like yellowjackets and common wasps.