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Posts Tagged ‘paper wasp’

It’s not a bee — 5 types of wasps, hornets and yellowjackets you may see in Iowa

By kiley | February 14, 2018 | 2
paper wasps building a nest

“Ah, a bee!” It’s such a common reaction when a buzzing insect comes near a person, whether adult or youth. But the word “bee” is overused, and most people actually don’t what insect they are encountering and why they usually shouldn’t be afraid of it. Last week, we talked about the difference between honeybees and Read More »

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