Red-banded Yellowjacket

Vespula rufa, commonly known as the red wasp, is a social wasp species belonging to the Vespula genus. It is found in northern and central Europe, parts of Asia, and northern parts of North America. Vespula rufa is characterized by red-brown markings and body segmentation, with the appearance varying amongst the different roles of individuals in the species. These wasps build small nests in dry banks underground that are not far below the surface. The colony...