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      Paper Wasp: Facts, Nest, Colony
      All you need to know about these master paper sculptors
      
        
          
            
              
                  Text by: Femi Benny
              
                  Design by: Diviya Mehra
              
          
        
        Updated   October 30, 2025
       
      
          
              
                
                  
                      Text by: Femi Benny
                  
                      Design by: Diviya Mehra
                  
              
          
          Updated   October 30, 2025
       
      
      
      
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  All you need to know about these master paper sculptors
  
  Does the paper wasp sting?
Yes, it can sting several times and its sting is considered venomous. 
How bad is a paper wasp sting?
A paper wasp's sting creates a sharp, burning sensation.
Is the paper wasp dangerous?
The paper wasp is aggressive only when the nest is threatened.
What is the paper wasp's nest made of?
Chewed wood fibre mixed with saliva.
About the Authors
  
  
  
    
    
    
      
      Femi Ezhuthupallickal Benny
      
    
      Femi is a PhD student at University College London (UCL), working on the ecology and behavior of Asian giant hornets. Passionate about insects, especially wasps, she loves fieldwork in underexplored places, studying how insects interact with their environment and discovering new species while at it!