Tree wasp — size comparison

The tree wasp forms seasonal colonies in paper nests. Nests are built in sheltered locations, including trees and sites near buildings. Adults use plant-derived

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Length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Tree wasp

Dolichovespula sylvestris

14 mmAdult worker
Body length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełMeasurement: side

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Tree waspBody length14 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

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Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Tree wasp — size comparison — facts and sources

The tree wasp forms seasonal colonies in paper nests. Nests are built in sheltered locations, including trees and sites near buildings.

Adults use plant-derived foods, while workers catch invertebrates outside the nest to feed the larvae.

Measurement sources