2006-11-08 03:05:58 · 14 answers · asked by djmonsta200883 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
Bees and ants originate from wasps(and they are some of natures' most useful creatures) so yes, they were also the first paper makers, plus they were around before humns so we are an irritation to them!
2006-11-08 03:28:54 · answer #1 · answered by Chunkylover53 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
During the majority of the year wasps feed on garden pests like caterpillars, it is only in the late part of the year, when the Queen wasp has thrown them out of the nest and will not allow them to feed on the stored honey, yes wasps do make a type of honey, that they start feeding from sugary things such as fruit, and of course jam. At that time of the year it is also colder, and they are sleepy and sometimes look for somewhere to hide, and they do sometimes crawl into pockets. It's then that they sting. Normally, if you leave them alone, they will NOT sting.
2006-11-08 03:39:18 · answer #2 · answered by mike-from-spain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many kinds of wasps, some of which are useful and parasitize and reduce the number of other insects. The common "garden wasp" is a source of food to other creatures. They may also protect my fruiting trees from the attentions of small boys!
2006-11-09 23:39:35 · answer #3 · answered by kennannaylor 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a book called Does anything eat wasps, its a load of pointless questions answered by the New Scientist. This will tell you why they are here.
2006-11-09 20:22:18 · answer #4 · answered by Raquel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wasps have been around for a long time and predate the dinosaurs by a considerable margin. Some of them are voracious predators on other insects and therefore help control their numbers.
2006-11-08 04:54:59 · answer #5 · answered by kevpet2005 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been told that if you are stung by a wasp during puberty that you can gain immunity from some illnesses , including big "C". If this is true they really are useful.
2006-11-09 00:30:58 · answer #6 · answered by mredward 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
supposedly bee originate from wasps so yes there is a point the eco system is a fragile thing witch should not be messed with i think
2006-11-08 03:12:31 · answer #7 · answered by zion 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're the devil's children. All they do is steal sugar and sting people. I hate them. I'm really scared of them too, especially when they chase me or fly too close to me.
2006-11-08 03:14:43 · answer #8 · answered by genghis41f 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They predate garden pests and yes, bees did evolve from them.
2006-11-08 05:30:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bees make Honey
Wasps make Jam (unless you feed them oranges, then they make Marmalade)
2006-11-08 03:18:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋