The Queen Wasp close Up and other types of wasps / Uk Wildlife 

The Queen Wasp close Up and other types of wasps. The queen wasp, larger than the workers, emerges from her hibernation in the spring and builds a nest 2-3 inches in diameter. The queen's purpose is to lay eggs.The queen wasp is much larger than the female workers and the males, called drones. She's the largest wasp in the colony. She has got a bright yellow and black stripes, a triangle-shaped head. The wasp queen may be considered the head of the wasp household as she delegates functions and ensures the survival of the wasp colony for future generations.