Re:Life cycles of a hornet colony (2003)
by mathgeek on Saturday July 16, 2022 @05:14PM
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> wasp queens (hornet and wasp are basically synonyms)
While you are correct in your usage of “wasp queens” when talking about hornets, it’s because hornets are a type of wasp. It’s important to know the distinction if you share a habitat with both, though (even if just to know what type of nest is growing under your awnings).
Re:Life cycles of a hornet colony (2003)
by dylan604 on Saturday July 16, 2022 @08:17PM
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I was specifically thinking Hornets vs Wasps, but sure, that works too. Although, is a leopard also a panther or vice versa? Not sure where the leap here happened...
While you are correct in your usage of “wasp queens” when talking about hornets, it’s because hornets are a type of wasp. It’s important to know the distinction if you share a habitat with both, though (even if just to know what type of nest is growing under your awnings).