Hornet colonies tend to be smaller, often with a few hundred members. Wasps, on the other hand, can form larger colonies in the thousands.

Hornets Hornets are a type of wasp that belongs to the family Vespidae. They are among the largest types of wasps, making them intimidating insects. As with all living creatures, hornet size ...

Wasps and hornets are most active during the summer months, typically from June to September. Bees usually become active in the spring with the warm weather and flowering of plants.