The Southern Yellowjacket is a common, aggressive wasp in the southeastern US with classic yellow-and-black banding and workers that readily sting when the nest is threatened. Colonies can contain tens of thousands of workers by late summer and are frequently built underground. It is a major scavenger at picnics and outdoor food.
Best time to see a Southern Yellowjacket
The best time to see a Southern Yellowjacket is April–September, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 17,845 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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