African Wasps in the Larva and Pupa stage
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- African wasps vary in behavior and risk levels depending on the species. Some species, like African paper wasps (Polistes spp.), are generally non-aggressive unless their nests are threatened. Others, such as the Africanized honey bee (often referred to as "killer bees"), can be highly aggressive and dangerous if provoked, attacking in large numbers. Their stings are painful, and multiple stings can pose serious health risks, particularly to those allergic to venom. Solitary African wasps, like mud daubers, are less aggressive and rarely sting humans.
How Do African Wasps Hatch?
Egg-Laying: Female wasps lay their eggs in prepared cells within a nest. Social wasps create communal nests from chewed plant material or mud, while solitary wasps prepare individual chambers.
Egg Stage: Each egg is laid in a cell and often accompanied by paralyzed prey (such as insects or spiders) to serve as food for the larvae.
Larva Stage: When the eggs hatch, the larvae feed on the provided prey or food. Social wasps are often fed by worker wasps.
Pupa Stage: After feeding and growing, the larvae spin a cocoon and enter the pupal stage, during which they transform into adult wasps.
Adult Emergence: Once development is complete, the new adult wasps emerge from the cells and contribute to the colony or begin their solitary lives.
African wasps play vital ecological roles as pollinators and pest controllers, but caution is advised when near their nests, as some species can be defensive.
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