Red cone gall wasps (Andricus Kingi) create cone-shaped galls on the upper and lower leaf surfaces of white oaks. They are summer generation galls, that only contain female wasps. The galls range from cream to red, sometimes a combination of the two.

What types of wasps, hornets, and yellowjackets live in California? It’s no secret that these insects are the leading cause of screaming at outdoor events! Most of the species below can’t resist investigating a soda or sugary treat. 🙂

Jun 11, 2023 · Red wasps are part of the paper wasp subfamily Polistinae and are known for the unique nests they construct. Their long, red to reddish-brown bodies, coupled with dark wings, make red wasps easily recognizable.

Western Red-tailed Spider Wasp. Image by Janel Johnson via inaturalist. The Western Red-tailed Spider Wasp (Tachypompilus unicolor) is endemic to North America. They have red bodies with dark yellow wings. You are likely to encounter this wasp in Southern California from Baja to the Channel Islands, and on to British Columbia. They have also ...

Aug 26, 2024 · The red cone gall wasp (Andricus quercuscalifornicus) is native to California. It is a small, black wasp with a red-orange tip on its abdomen. This species of wasp can be found in areas with oak trees and is known for its unique galls on the leaves and twigs of oak trees.

Sep 7, 2023 · Dasymutilla occidentalis, the red velvet ant, or cow killer, is a species of parasitic wasp that is found throughout the Western United States, including California. Despite its name, the velvet ant is not actually an ant, but a type of wingless wasp.

The list below showcases all Bees, Ants, Wasps and Similar Insects related to the state/territory of California currently in the InsectIdentification.org database. Entries are listed below in alphabetical order (A-to-Z).

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Wasps get a bad rap as unwanted picnic guests and unrelenting stingers, but did you know the majority of them aren't aggressive at all? And many wasps don't even sport black- and yellow-striped bodies? Here's how to identify the 19 most common types of wasps you may encounter.

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