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Wasps

Smooth, slender insects with a narrow waist and little hair. Legs often dangle in flight.

What to look for

  • Narrow, pinched waist
  • Smooth and shiny — little hair
  • Legs may dangle while flying
  • Slender compared to bees
Don’t mix up with
Bees are hairy and carry pollen; wasps look smooth and slim.
In the 2025 count
37,013wasps counted

Photo gallery

Photos from census counters
A wasps visiting a bloom during the count

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