Similar in appearance to the Common Wasp, the German Wasp has three tell-tale black dots on its forehead.
British Wasps
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Encyclopedia of British Wasps
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sand Digger Wasp | Ammophila sabulosa |
It has a very narrow 'waist'. |
| German Wasp | Vespula germanica |
Similar in appearance to the Common Wasp, the German Wasp has three tell-tale black dots on its... more |
| Field Digger Wasp | Mellinus arvensis |
The Field Digger Wasp has typical yellow and black colouring of all true wasps, but a more... more |
| Ruby-tailed Wasp | Chrysis ignita |
The Ruby-tailed Wasp is a relatively small wasp with a shiny green head and thorax, and a ruby-... more |
| Common Wasp | Vespula vulgaris |
The Common Wasp has a similar appearance to the German wasp but it also includes a noticeable... more |
Identification of British Wasps
 Chrysis viridula |
 Priocnemis exaltata |
 Diplolepis rosae |
 Mellinus arvensis |
Featured Species
German WaspVespula germanica |