German wasp

Paravespula Germanica

The German wasp measures 13-20 mm and is black and yellow in color. There are 1-3 black dots on the head shield and the rear edge of the eye is completely yellow. Wasps live in nests in the form of a social association of workers and sex animals. Their roundish nests consist of a paper-like mass. Commonly found in shutter boxes, roof trusses or garden arbors. Only the queens overwinter. This is why wasps are only occasionally found in spring. The eggs of the queens develop into workers, which cause wasp infestations in late summer and fall. If the animals are extremely stressed, they become aggressive and may cause painful stings. They also feed on fruit, juices, cakes, jams and other animal proteins.