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InsectLCLeast Concern

Common Wasp

Vespula vulgaris

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The common wasp builds large papery nests in the ground or in cavities. Though often seen as a pest, it is a significant predator of insects and an important late-summer pollinator.

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Quick Facts

Category
Insect
Latin name
Vespula vulgaris
IUCN Status
LC — Least Concern
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Conservation Status: LC

Least Concern — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.