Vaupes Product Summary

Warrior Wasps vs. Paper Wasps

• Warrior Wasps are described as long, big, aggressive, and painful.
• Paper Wasps are more common, tame, and only attack to defend the nest.
• Warrior Wasp nest is large with one opening while Paper Wasp nests are nut-shaped and entirely open until completion.

South American Paper Wasps

• South American Paper Wasps' nests resemble a straw hat with a single layer of cells covered by wasps.
• The wasps form a "living beard" that flows beneath the nest to defend against predators like aggressive swarming ants.

Locals' Descriptions

• Locals referred to the insects as "really aggressive" and "extremely painful."
• There are mentions of "night wasps" in Panama, which are docile during the day but become territorial near their nests at night.

User Reactions

• Users commend OP's bravery for getting close to the wasps.
• Others express fear and disbelief at the risky behavior.
• Some users provide additional information on the types of wasps based on personal experiences and observations.

This data provides insights into different types of wasps, their behavior, nest structures, and user reactions to encountering them.