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yellow jacket: see wasp wasp, name applied to many winged insects of the order Hymenoptera, which also includes ants and bees. Most wasps are carnivorous, feeding on insects, grubs, or spiders. They have biting mouthparts, and the females have stings with which they paralyze their prey. ..... Click the link for more information. . yellow jacketAny of 35–40 species (genus Dolichovespula or Vespula) of social wasps, principally of the Northern Hemisphere, named for the black bands on its yellow abdomen. They differ from other wasps in having their wings folded longitudinally when at rest. Dolichovespula species typically build exposed nests. Vespula species build concealed nests underground or in protected cavities; when a nest is stepped on, the colony may erupt in an angry, stinging swarm. Nest size varies widely; some nests can be held in one hand, whereas nests in warmer climates may weigh half a ton. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The Spartans defeated the Yellowjackets 11-7 in a Pacific View League match, atoning for a 10-8 loss at the hands of Oxnard two weeks ago and forging a tie for first place entering the final week of league play. The league's other small-town franchises (the Portsmouth Spartans, Frankfort Yellowjackets, and such) had disappeared by the mid-1930s, and Green Bay's days were numbered. YellowJacket Software and MDA EarthSat Energy Weather (formerly EarthSat Corp. |
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