In this article we will discuss about the structure of Polistes (Yellow Wasp) with the help of a diagram.
Fig. 246 POLISTES
1. It is commonly known as yellow wasp and is common in tropics.
2. They are diurnal in habit and form nests with paper or chewed wood in dark corners, attached to walls, wooden gates or furniture’s etc.
3. Body yellow, large, and is divisible into head, thorax and abdomen.
4. Head bears paired jointed antennae, large and conspicuous compound eyes and chewing and tapping mouthparts.
5. The head is joined to thorax through a neck and thorax is joined to abdomen through a long narrow pedicel.
6. Thorax bears two pairs of membranous and transparent wings and three pairs of jointed walking legs.
7. Abdomen is roughly 7 segmented, and females have a well developed and powerful sting apparatus.
8. They exhibit parthenogenesis and are social insects.