Maybe I'm biased, since I have a background in entomology, but this American hasn't seen the phenomenon asked about in the OP. Americans seem to distinguish commonly noticed wasps from commonly noticed bees pretty well. read more
Americans seem to distinguish commonly noticed wasps from commonly noticed bees pretty well. This page may be out of date. Save your draft before refreshing this page. read more
Although the larger bees and wasps tend to be most readily recognized and distinguished from each other, the differences are not always so obvious. Some of the smaller bees and wasps can appear quite similar. For example, here's one kind of solitary bee of the family halictidae. read more
Identifying the difference between honey bees and wasps is important in order to administer proper treatment of wounds and appropriate pest control. Wasps and honey bees are both members of the Hymenoptera order of insects. However, their physical bodies are different. Honey bees measure around 2.54 cm long. read more