Bees/Wasps

Bees/Wasps

What’s a bee? And what isn’t?

Distinguishing between a bee and wasp can be tricky at times, but here are some simple characteristics to differentiate between the two:

Wasps tend to have more prominent coloration and patterns than bees.
Wasp bodies are usually smoother, whereas bees tend to be more hairy.
Due to their hairless bodies, wasps do not carry pollen. They do feed on nectar and collect other insects to feed to their carnivorous young.
Wasps can sting repeatedly, as opposed to some bees that lose their stinger once it is used.

Wasps found in Texas

Paper Wasps

Native bees of Texas

Bumblebees

Photo credit: USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab

Photo Credit: USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab

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