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Group 5 of 8
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Wasps
Narrow waist, smooth body, often with bright yellow markings.
What to look for
- Narrow, pinched waist
- Smooth, shiny, hairless body
- Often bright yellow markings
- Long legs that can dangle
Don’t mix up with
Bees are hairy and carry pollen; wasps look smooth and slim.
In the 2025 count
37,013
wasps counted