The stinging insects in Virginia, ranked by their real sting risk: yellowjackets, hornets, paper wasps, bees, fire ants, velvet ants and stinging caterpillars.
Saw a giant hornet in Virginia? It is almost certainly a European hornet. Identify Virginia's two real hornets, their nests, and five common look-alikes.
The wasps you actually see in Virginia: yellowjackets, paper wasps, hornets, mud daubers and cicada killers. Photos, nests, and which ones really sting you.
Wasps in Maryland? Learn to identify local species, prevent nests on your property & know when to call a professional for removal.
Bee vs wasp vs hornet: compare body, sting, nest and colony size in one table, and learn which nests need a pro in Northern Virginia and Maryland yards.
Hornets vs wasps - what is the difference? Compare size, aggression, nests, and stings. Expert identification guide for DC, VA, and MD homeowners.
Types of hornets and wasps with pictures: the 22 true hornets, the one in Virginia and Maryland, and the wasps people mistake for them. Sizes, nests, stings.
Learn to identify different types of wasp nests in your yard. Expert guide to proper removal methods and when to call a professional.
