What is the BIG BLACK WASP that is now in Michigan?

Question

I have no idea what it is called my daughter searched the net and found what we think it is the Great black wasp. My Question is; is this giant black wasp aggressive and would chase people with out cause? We were chase in to our house by one and we have more in our back yard my girls can’t go out and play because they what ever they are; they are very aggressive. I have looked and can’t kind a nest but at this point I just want them gone. Can you please help us?

Answer 1

Well, to tell you honestly, it seems that no one knows. I've done some research and some say they are aggressive and some say they are not. It does seem that they are posers and chasers though. I suspect that they like to come across as being badder than they really are. I've had them in my yard and I ignore them because they look like large blue/black mud daubers to me and I have no fear of them what so ever. I wish I could have found more information for you, but is seems that all anyone talks about is their size. Good Luck

Answer 2

I have them on my swamp milkweed flowers. Haven't seen any of them in the mud after I water the milkweed and vegetables. When I look for Monarch eggs they get territorial just like the smaller black wasps. I walk slowly and cut the milkweed flowers away from the walking path. The Monarchs also avoid them and lay their eggs down on the green leaves...away from the wasps. When the Monarchs drink nectar, the large black wasps buzz around butterfly to make it leave the plant.

Answer 3

Black Wasp Michigan

Answer 4

THE BIG BLACK WASP THAT ATE MICHIGAN!!! At a theater near you soon (Not available in Michigan).

Answer 5

Questions about insects would come under the category of zoology or biology.