A bee (left) vs. a wasp (right).
Bees and wasps are commonly confused for each other. Though they are both flying insects, it is important to know the differences between them to be able to accurately identify which one you are encountering. The reason for this is that wasps are much more aggressive than bees because they can sting multiple times, whereas bees only sting once out of self-defense. Knowing which insect is in your vicinity will help you prevent being in a dangerous situation, and Twin Forks is here to help you do just that!
Bees vs. Wasps – What Are the Differences?
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The Body Shape
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If you were to look at a bee and a wasp side by side, you would quickly notice that their body shapes are very different. As stated by Sciencing.com, the body of a bee is much plumper than the body of a wasp. In addition to a wasp’s body being slenderer, a wasp’s body is also longer than that of a bee.
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Fuzzy Fliers
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Another physical trait that you would notice is that bees actually have hair on their bodies while wasps do not. According to Britannica.com, bees have a light coat of hair on their bodies to collect pollen. In contrast, the body of a wasp is relatively smooth and can even be shiny.
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Body Pattern
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The final difference that will jump out at you is the distinction of the pattern on a bee’s body and a wasp’s body. A bee’s body has dark yellow to light brown and black stripes while a wasp’s body has a bright yellow and black banded pattern, Renfrewshire.gov.uk reports. Identifying color and pattern is the fastest way to determine if the flying insect around you is a bee or a wasp because the pattern on a wasp’s body is much more prominent and eye-catching.
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