The Yellowjacket and CLHS
This pesky insect is most common in spring and early
summer. We usually notice them when we are eating since they are attracted
to our food.
Kingdom: Animalia
Common Name:
German Yellowjacket
Scientific Name: Vespula germanica
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Vespidae
Genus: Vespula
Species: germanica
Natural Range
As its name implies, this species of yellowjacket was first native to Europe. However, it has been accidentally introduced
into Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, North America, northern Africa,
and Argentina. It is a common picnic pest in southern California.
Interesting Facts
This species of yellowjacket is attracted to
meat, which is why they often show up where they are not wanted... at picnics
or during lunch at the picnic tables. After being introduced to the West
Coast in the early 1990s, the German yellowjacket quickly spread throughout
the West.
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The Yellowjacket and CLHS
This pesky insect is most common in spring and early
summer. We usually notice them when we are eating since they are attracted
to our food.