Solitary Wasps: Life Cycle and Behavior

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What is a key characteristic of solitary wasps?

  • They feed on materials of plant and animal origin (correct)
  • They have a queen that lays eggs
  • They live in colonies
  • They construct elaborate nests

How do larvae of solitary wasps develop?

  • By constructing nests
  • By being fed on materials of plant and animal origin (correct)
  • By feeding on other larvae
  • By pupating directly from eggs

What is the role of adult male wasps in the ecosystem?

  • Defend the nest against predators
  • Act as efficient pollinators
  • Feed on nectar and pollen (correct)
  • Build nests for the colony

How do some wasps affect humans?

<p>By inflicting painful stings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of solitary wasp mentioned in the text?

<p>Yellowjackets (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to male wasp workers in winter?

<p>They die (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What behavior can be expected from worker wasps if their nest is disturbed?

<p>Sting repeatedly to protect the nest (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a paper wasp colony, which female usually becomes the dominant queen?

<p>The female that lays all or most of the colony's eggs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are the nests of paper wasps typically suspended?

<p>By a short paper stem under an eave or in a sheltered area (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What building materials do paper wasps use to construct their nests?

<p>Thin paper-like layers made from plant parts and saliva (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do paper wasps feed their young larvae?

<p>Meat paste made from caterpillars and insects (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of wasps are considered to be solitary?

<p>The great majority of wasps (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes social wasps from solitary wasps?

<p>Social wasps live in colonies, while solitary wasps live alone. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do yellow jackets and hornets start a colony?

<p>By laying an egg in each cell they make (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do larvae do after being fed by the queen for about two weeks?

<p>Spin a cocoon around themselves (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do most yellow jackets build their nests?

<p>Underground in holes in the ground (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main diet of yellow jackets and hornets?

<p>Nectar and fruits (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do the larvae of yellow jackets and hornets transform into adult workers?

<p>They spin cocoons around themselves (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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