About Bees, Wasps, and Yellow Jackets
Bees
There are more than 20,000 recorded species of these winged insects around the world. Bees are typically black or brown with red, yellow, or lustrous blue stripes. The vast majority are very beneficial.
Wasps
Wasps have various appearances depending on their species. They're usually recognizable by their elongated bodies, pinched waists, and reddish-brown color.
Yellow Jackets
Perhaps the most aggressive of the stinging winged pests, yellow jackets are typically black and yellow with a thin waist and elongated wings that fold laterally when they rest.
