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TODAY’S CLUE: B = G
ANSWER: WHAT KINDS OF COLORFUL OUTERWEAR SHOULD ENTOMOLOGISTS MOST ENJOY WEARING? YELLOW JACKETS.
Yellowjackets
Insects • Wasps • Nature
Overview
Yellowjackets are aggressive social wasps known for their black-and-yellow markings, fast movement, and painful stings.
Appearance
Yellowjackets have narrow bodies, bright yellow coloring, dark bands, and smooth bodies that differ from fuzzier bees.
Behavior
They live in colonies and become especially aggressive when protecting nests or searching for sugary foods during warmer months.
Diet
Yellowjackets feed on insects, meats, fruits, sugary drinks, and human food, making them common around picnics and outdoor gatherings.
Stings
Unlike bees, yellowjackets can sting multiple times, and their stings may cause severe reactions in people with allergies.
Legacy
Yellowjackets remain among the most recognized and feared wasp species because of their aggressive defense behavior and painful stings.
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