Red-banded yellowjacket
Invertebrate - Vespula rufa
The red-banded yellowjacket, also known as the red wasp, is a social wasp species belonging to the genus Vespula. It is found in northern and central Europe and parts of Asia. Vespula rufa is characterised by red-brown markings and body segmentation, with the appearance varying amongst the different roles of individuals in the species. These wasps build small nests in dry banks underground that are not far below the surface.
Main Photo Credit: "Red-banded yellowjacket (Vespula rufa), Poland" by Konrad-m-a-kaczmarek, 2026. CC BY-NC 2.0. Description: Wikipedia
